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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Racionais MC's - A Vítima as his entrance music. Thiago Ribeiro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Barrera
vs
Ribeiro

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribeiro tries to move into range but Barrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Barrera is avoiding it.
Barrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barrera misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
Barrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Barrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Barrera shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Barrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro sizes up Barrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrera misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrera lands a slapping body shot.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barrera counters with a nice body shot.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro thumps Barrera with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrera.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Barrera circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Barrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrera clobbers Ribeiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Barrera circles away.
A left and a right from Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot by Barrera.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Barrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Barrera misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrera keeps the fight on the outside.

Barrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Barrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrera looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard.

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.
Barrera stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barrera thows a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Barrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Barrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Barrera lands a big elbow.
Ribeiro taking shots to the head.
Ribeiro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ribeiro's face.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Barrera postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera with shots to the head and body - Ribeiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barrera landing strikes from the mount.
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barrera lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Barrera pushes him away.

Barrera working for a submission but Ribeiro is keeping him at bay.
Barrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barrera misses with a head shot.
Barrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barrera dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ribeiro because Barrera loaded up on that one.
Ribeiro blocking the ground and pound.
Barrera working Ribeiro over with strikes here.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position but Barrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribeiro is in a horrible position here. Barrera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera with shots to the head and body - Ribeiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barrera wants to control the pace but Ribeiro is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Barrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrera throws out the jab.

Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barrera wants to get back to full guard.
Barrera moves into full guard.
Barrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera preventing the sweep.
Barrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera distracts Ribeiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dave Barrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrera controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ribeiro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Barrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrera looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barrera controlling Ribeiro's posture.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Barrera just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrera on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Barrera misses
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Barrera checks it.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ribeiro lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Barrera.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab

and Barrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barrera trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thiago Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrera looking to pass the guard.
Barrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
Barrera prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.
Dave Barrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrera prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Barrera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Lidstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin comes to the cage accompanied by Aleksandr Karelin Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karelin
vs
Lidstrom

160 cm
23
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Karelin!
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, Niklas Lidstrom!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidstrom slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lidstrom stuffs the takedown.

Lidstrom clinches.
Lidstrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lidstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lidstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lidstrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Lidstrom lands with a nice combination. Karelin backs away looking to recover.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
Lidstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Lidstrom.
Lidstrom connects with the punch.
Lidstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
Lidstrom lands with a right hand.
Lidstrom cracks Karelin with an open hand slap.
Lidstrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lidstrom stuns Karelin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Karelin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Alexander Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Lidstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karelin's head backwards.
Lidstrom throws a combination. Karelin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lidstrom drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Lidstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidstrom.
Lidstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karelin's defenses.
Lidstrom has Karelin pushed against the cage.
Karelin wants a takedown.

Lidstrom manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Karelin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Karelin feints and as Lidstrom raises his hands in defense, Karelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karelin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lidstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lidstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lidstrom wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Lidstrom blocks nicely.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin pushes down on Lidstrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lidstrom defending well though.
Karelin prevents Lidstrom from improving his position.
Lidstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lidstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Karelin is looking for a kimura but Lidstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lidstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Lidstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin'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.

Jab, jab by Lidstrom - just one landing.

Lidstrom pushes Karelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Karelin is working for takedown but Lidstrom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lidstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lidstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lidstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lidstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lidstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Lidstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Lidstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lidstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Lidstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lidstrom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karelin up against the cage.
Karelin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lidstrom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lidstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lidstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lidstrom scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin walks into a jab.

Alexander Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lidstrom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karelin off the cage and back into rage.
Niklas Lidstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lidstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Lidstrom lands a jab to the nose.
Alexander Karelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karelin drops his hands momentarily and Lidstrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lidstrom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lidstrom duly obliges.

Lidstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Lidstrom.

Jeez, Alexander Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lidstrom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Lidstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin throws a head kick that misses.

Lidstrom clinches up against the cage.
Karelin is working for takedown but Lidstrom is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lidstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lidstrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.

Lidstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Lidstrom moves into the clinch.
Lidstrom lands with a left to the head.
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lidstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lidstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Lidstrom breaks from the clinch.
Lidstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lidstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lidstrom lands with a nice body punch.
Lidstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lidstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lidstrom throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Lidstrom - just one landing.

Lidstrom pushes Karelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lidstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Lidstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niklas Lidstrom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Branco (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.

Kharitonov
vs
Branco

193 cm
19
258 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Branco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with the combination.

Branco rushes Kharitonov and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Branco.
Branco fails to pull guard.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Branco won't allow it.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Branco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branco 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.
Kharitonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.

It looks like Rafael Branco has been cut.
Branco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Branco.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov tries to clinch

and Branco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kharitonov's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharitonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branco won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Kharitonov seems keen to control Branco's posture.

Kharitonov is looking for a triangle but Branco pushes his legs off easily.

Branco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Branco has eaten all the pies!
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.

Branco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branco showed some decent athleticism there.
Branco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
Kharitonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kharitonov tries to get out of the position.
Branco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but Branco has passed to side control!
Kharitonov is trying to control Branco's posture but Branco avoids it.
Kharitonov tries to buck Branco off but Branco is having none of it.
Kharitonov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Branco presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Branco lands a heavy elbow.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Branco on the ground.
Branco unloading with bombs!
Kharitonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Branco with a couple of short strikes.
Branco avoids the attempt from Kharitonov to control.
Branco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov is squirming around, avoiding Branco's attempts to control the action.
Kharitonov wants to hold on but Branco pushes him away.
Branco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharitonov working to try and regain half guard.
Branco tries to control but Kharitonov wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Kharitonov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kharitonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Branco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Branco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kharitonov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kharitonov!
Branco looks gassed!
Branco keeping full guard, as Kharitonov tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharitonov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov throws a strike but Branco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Branco with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Branco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kharitonov pushes Branco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Branco is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Branco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Branco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from Kharitonov does no damage.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Branco moves away

and Branco counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kharitonov as Branco tries to tie him up.
Branco throws an elbow but it misses.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Branco is controlling the position.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco misses with some punches.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Branco jumps into guard, dragging Kharitonov to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Branco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Branco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharitonov.

Branco wriggles free and stands up.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kharitonov won't be happy with that.
Kharitonov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kharitonov struggling a bit here.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Branco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Branco is breathing heavily.
Branco is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.

Kharitonov drops Branco with a right and a left! Kharitonov comes rushing in but Branco regains his composure and manages to keep Kharitonov in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharitonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Branco has wrist control.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov postures up in Branco's guard and throws a big left but Branco blocks it.
Kharitonov looking to pass the guard.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Kharitonov slips an elbow through the middle.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Branco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kharitonov controls the action.
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Kharitonov looking to slow down the pace here.

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.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Branco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Branco.
Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Branco wants to clinch

and Kharitonov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Branco!
Kharitonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharitonov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Branco is trying to maintain the position but Kharitonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kharitonov is taking a breather. Branco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Branco looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Branco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branco circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Kharitonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That has opened up Rafael Branco's cut even more.
Kharitonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kharitonov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco effectively controlling the action here.
Kharitonov lands with a left to the head.
Branco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco tries to pull guard but Kharitonov won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.

Kharitonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov misses with a double jab

and Branco counters by moving into the clinch.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
Kharitonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Branco gets control of Kharitonov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Branco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Branco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branco looking to control.
Kharitonov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep.
Kharitonov throws and elbow that misses. Branco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharitonov's guard. Nice move by Branco!
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.

The cut above Rafael Branco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov scores with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branco circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Branco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
Branco prevents Kharitonov from improving his position.
Kharitonov manages to get to full guard.
Branco stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov has his hands on Branco's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to stand and escape but Branco is having none of it.
Branco wants to stand but Kharitonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharitonov controlling Branco's posture.
Kharitonov 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Kharitonov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goku The Sayain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ANDERSON SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Sayain
vs
SILVA

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goku The Sayain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ANDERSON SILVA!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SILVA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Sayain as he avoids it easily.
SILVA throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Sayain's waist but The Sayain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing SILVA off to one side.
The Sayain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SILVA moves away.
The Sayain misses with an uppercut.
SILVA bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SILVA wants to clinch.
SILVA walks into a stiff left hand from The Sayain.
SILVA shoots in but no luck this time.
Goku The Sayain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ANDERSON SILVA.
SILVA looks for a takedown but The Sayain sprawls well.
SILVA tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Sayain swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sayain throws a right hand that SILVA ducks under and follows up with a left that SILVA also avoids with ease.
A combination from The Sayain does no damage.
SILVA tries to clinch but The Sayain moves out of range.
SILVA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SILVA misses with a combination
and The Sayain counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like ANDERSON SILVA has been cut.
SILVA with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Sayain to score with a decent uppercut.
Goku The Sayain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Sayain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and SILVA counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Sayain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
SILVA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Sayain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SILVA misses with a takedown attempt
and The Sayain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SILVA looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sayain with a jab.
The Sayain falls off balance throwing a combination
and SILVA counters with a stiff right hand.
SILVA avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by The Sayain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Sayain.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting The Sayain counter with a right hand.

SILVA is rocked!
The Sayain missing with a left hand there. SILVA was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SILVA with a poor takedown
and SILVA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SILVA fails with the takedown
and The Sayain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Sayain cracks SILVA with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Sayain looks to land a left hand but SILVA moved out of range nicely.
The Sayain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVA takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
SILVA is still on wobbly legs! Can The Sayain finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of SILVA 's head but he takes it in his stride.
SILVA seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for The Sayain.
The Sayain circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops SILVA to the canvas! SILVA doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Sayain keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goku The Sayain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Grant (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.

Brown
vs
Grant

190 cm
21
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Grant!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a looping right.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Grant lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.

Grant clinches.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Grant as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grant - that landed with a thud.
Brown is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grant.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Grant.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A short body shot lands from Grant as the two fighters clinch.

Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant scores with a nice strike.

Brown is rocked!
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.

Grant clinches up against the cage.
Grant lands with a left to the head.

Grant drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant lands a body punch.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brown to the canvas! Brown doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Grant keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Grant!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by Borracho Te Recuerdo. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Guerrero
vs
Hitz

187 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerrero jabs at Hitz's body.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Hitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitz looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero clobbers Hitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guerrero lands a really nice looking cross but Hitz seems unphased.
Guerrero lands a nice shot to the body.

Guerrero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hitz sprawling to the canvas! Hitz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guerrero finish him?!

Hitz is rocked!
Hitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrero finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero lands a big uppercut and Hitz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hitz looks OK. Guerrero waves Hitz back to his feet!
Hitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerrero.
Hitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Guerrero lands a nice looking body shot.
Guerrero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Hitz is rocked!
Hitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guerrero finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitz's head.
Hitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrero finish him?
BOOM! Guerrero lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hitz. Hitz tries to recover but Guerrero is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hitz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Guerrero!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Guerra (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.

Chavez
vs
Guerra

183 cm
22
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

193 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Guerra tumbling to the canvas! Chavez pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Guerra was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Chavez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foh Paw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Paw
vs
Thunder

190 cm
23
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Foh Paw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Paw ducks down to avoid it.
Paw scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder punishes Paw's body with a nice straight punch.
Denton Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paw wants to clinch.
Thunder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paw takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Paw is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder slips a jab and a cross from Paw.

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

Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Paw moved out of range nicely.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Paw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paw wants to clinch.
Paw looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Paw misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Paw slips the punch.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Paw off the cage and back into rage.
Thunder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunder drops his hands momentarily and Paw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paw throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paw manages to avoid it.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paw moves away.
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paw loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Paw is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paw rather than just go for the knockout.
Paw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paw scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paw.
Paw punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paw.
Thunder misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Paw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paw staying out of range there.
Paw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Paw.
Paw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Paw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder lunges at Paw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paw's hand.
Paw doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Paw is looking to clinch.
Thunder lands with a cross.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Paw.
A shot to de liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paw stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder slips a jab and a cross from Paw.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paw.
Paw moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Thunder.
Paw doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Paw tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paw was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Paw takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Paw looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Paw tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Paw's shoulder, as Paw tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Thunder as he connects with a hook.
Paw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder works Paw's body with a nice hook.
Thunder misses with a hook. Paw ducked under it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Paw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder cracks a nice hook into Paw's ribs.
Paw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paw defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paw.
Paw throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Paw avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice shot that snaps Paw's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thunder misses with a hook.
Paw scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder thows a body shot but no joy.
Paw wants to clinch.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Paw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Paw.
Paw struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Paw controls the action.
Paw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder wants to break free but Paw has control.
Paw cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Paw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder misses with a hook. Paw ducked under it nicely.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paw.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder misses with a wild combination.
Paw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paw.
Paw tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Paw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paw is looking to clinch.
Paw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paw throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paw avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Paw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paw to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Thunder.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paw.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Paw moved out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Paw avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunder scores with a one two! Paw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paw takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Paw misses
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paw tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paw looks to land a combination. Thunder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Paw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder lands with a shot to the body.
Thunder sizes up Paw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Paw misses the target.
Paw moves in looking to clinch but Thunder pushes him off.
Paw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunder lands a jab to Paw's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder with a hook.
Paw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Paw misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paw in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paw misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Paw is out of range.
Thunder thuds his right hand into Paw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paw doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder cracks Paw with an open hand slap.
Thunder stuns Paw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Paw's body. Paw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Paw's head.
Paw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunder scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denton Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder throws a jab when Paw was well out of range.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Paw misses
and Thunder counters with a left to the body.
Paw needs to keep his hands up - Thunder had a free shot at his head there.
Denton Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Paw tries to clinch but Thunder moves away
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Paw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Paw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunder misses the body punch

and Paw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thunder misses with a body punch.

Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through Paw's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder misses with a double jab.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunder misses with a double jab.
Paw wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Paw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paw clinches but Thunder breaks the clinch
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Thunder.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunder slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Paw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through Paw's defenses.
Paw wants to clinch
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Thunder.
Paw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paw walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
Paw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paw dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
A cross from Thunder lands.
Thunder with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Thunder.
No joy there for Paw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Paw off the cage and back into rage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Paw down.
Paw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foh Paw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Thunder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paw defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder digs a good hook to Paw's body.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunder cracks Paw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paw misses with a few strikes there.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Paw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paw needs to keep his hands up - Thunder had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paw tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thunder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!