MBF 019 Morales, Saber, Shot PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Oaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isac Sorensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Oaza
vs
Sorensen

207 cm
25
277 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

199 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pascal Oaza!
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, Isac Sorensen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oaza sprawls well. Oaza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorensen gets slowly back to his feet.

Oaza moves into range and clinches up with Sorensen.
Oaza is trying to push Sorensen away but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Oaza fails to land.
Sorensen wants to break free but Oaza has control.
Oaza is trying to break free.
Oaza can't find room to land a body shot as Sorensen controls the action.
Oaza prevents Sorensen from breaking the clinch.
Oaza misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oaza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sorensen's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sorensen has Oaza pressed against the cage, preventing Oaza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oaza is trying to push Sorensen away but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oaza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oaza keeps control of Sorensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage.
Sorensen landing knees to the body.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage.
Oaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oaza backwards.

It looks like Pascal Oaza has been cut.
Oaza misses with a body punch.
Oaza misses with a knee to the head.
Sorensen blocks an uppercut.
Sorensen looking to stall.
Oaza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pascal Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isac Sorensen.
Oaza working hard to break the clinch.

Sorensen pulls guard successfully.
Sorensen wants to sweep here but Oaza controlling him for the moment.
Oaza postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sorensen trying to control the position.

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

Oaza darts in and clinches Sorensen up against the cage.
Oaza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oaza tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorensen avoids the damage to the body.
Oaza tries to break free but Sorensen pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza is pressed up against the cage. Sorensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oaza down to the mat. Oaza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sorensen darts in and clinches Oaza up against the cage.
Sorensen lands a knee to the body.

Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sorensen scores with a leg kick.
Sorensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oaza defends well and Sorensen ends up having to push Oaza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oaza misses with the combination.
Pascal Oaza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorensen dives in and grabs Oaza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes down on Sorensen's head and hops out.
Oaza misses with a head kick.

Oaza has managed to clinch.
Oaza wants to break free but Sorensen has control.
Sorensen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oaza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorensen has Oaza pressed against the cage, preventing Oaza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorensen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch but Sorensen keeps him there for the moment.
Oaza lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oaza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sorensen has a takedown stuffed.

Oaza has Sorensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.

Oaza manages to break the clinch.
Sorensen blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Oaza as Sorensen shoots in.

Sorensen has closed the distance and engaged Oaza in a clinch.
Sorensen keeps control of Oaza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oaza trying to land knees to the body.
Oaza is trying to force a seperation but Sorensen has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oaza leaves Sorensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oaza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorensen.
Oaza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorensen can do to turn this around?
Sorensen is trying to break the clinch but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
Sorensen is trying to break the clinch but Oaza is controlling him.
Sorensen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oaza breaks from the clinch.
Oaza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sorensen goes for a double leg but Oaza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oaza continues to drive forward.
Pascal Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isac Sorensen.
Oaza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Oaza rushes Sorensen and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza misses with a punch to the body.
Sorensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.
Sorensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Sorensen is controlling the position.
Oaza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sorensen's elbow.
Pascal Oaza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza is trying to break the clinch but Sorensen is controlling him.
Oaza tries to break free but Sorensen pushes him back against the cage.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Sorensen is controlling the position.
Oaza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sorensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oaza walks away with a smile on his face. Sorensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sorensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oaza's efforts to push away.
Sorensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oaza is looking to break free of the clinch but Sorensen has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Oaza fails to land.
Sorensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oaza's efforts to push away.
Sorensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oaza is trying to break the clinch but Sorensen is controlling him.
Oaza struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorensen controls his hands.
Sorensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.
Oaza lands a body shot.
Sorensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Oaza tries to throw a body punch but Sorensen avoids it by throwing Oaza back against the cage.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oaza throws a head punch that misses.
Oaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorensen crunches a lovely knee into Oaza's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen jumps guard but Oaza stands there with Sorensen around his waist. Sorensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oaza looking to throw knees to the head but Sorensen is blocking nicely.
Oaza struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorensen controls his hands.
Oaza is trying to break free.
Sorensen is trying to pull guard but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
Oaza has a couple of punches blocked by Sorensen.

Oaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Oaza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oaza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oaza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sorensen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oaza.
Sorensen is trying to push Oaza away but Oaza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Oaza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sorensen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sorensen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Oaza scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza can't break the clinch.
Oaza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oaza tries to throw a body punch but Sorensen avoids it by throwing Oaza back against the cage.
Sorensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oaza avoids it.
Sorensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.

Oaza manages to break the clinch.

Sorensen tries to keep at a distance but Oaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sorensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.
Oaza is looking to break free of the clinch but Sorensen has double underhooks.
Oaza pushes Sorensen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorensen tries to break free but Oaza pushes him back against the cage.
Oaza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Oaza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pascal Oaza'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oaza moves into range and clinches up with Sorensen.
Oaza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Oaza manages to break the clinch.

Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sorensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorensen keeps control of Oaza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorensen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sorensen goes for a takedown attempt but Oaza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Oaza darts in and clinches Sorensen up against the cage.
Oaza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorensen has Oaza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oaza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Sorensen won't allow it.
Oaza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oaza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sorensen.
Sorensen tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Sorensen drops back down to his feet.
Pascal Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isac Sorensen.
Oaza is trying to break the clinch but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage.
Sorensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oaza is trying to break free.
Oaza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oaza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorensen avoids it.
Sorensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oaza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Oaza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oaza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oaza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oaza is trying to force a seperation but Sorensen has the dominant position.
Oaza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Oaza.
Oaza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sorensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oaza smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sorensen.
Oaza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sorensen shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorensen punishes Oaza's body with a nice straight punch.

Sorensen has Oaza up against the cage in a clinch.
Oaza is trying to push Sorensen away but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oaza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oaza misses with a body punch.
Oaza misses with a body punch.
Sorensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oaza misses with a knee to the head.
Oaza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Oaza working hard to break the clinch.
Sorensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oaza smiles and moves away.
Sorensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Sorensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pascal Oaza is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorensen is defended easily by Oaza.
Sorensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sorensen tries to keep at a distance but Oaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oaza can't break the clinch.
Oaza misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oaza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sorensen's brow.
Oaza can't break the clinch.
Oaza looking to throw knees to the head but Sorensen is blocking nicely.
Oaza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Oaza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sorensen trying to stall but Oaza improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oaza as Sorensen tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oaza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sorensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Oaza won't allow it.
Sorensen is trying to drag Oaza to the mat but Oaza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oaza.
Oaza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oaza tries to circle away but Sorensen has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Oaza.
Oaza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Isac Sorensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Oaza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oaza, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Oaza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiri Necas has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maciejewski
vs
Necas

165 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

155 cm
20
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Supreme Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oskar Maciejewski!
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, Jiri Necas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Necas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maciejewski counters with a three punch combo that has Necas backing up. Necas nods at Maciejewski to acknowledge the strikes.
Necas 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.
Necas looks to land a combination but Maciejewski avoids it well.
A jab from Maciejewski finds it's way through Necas's defenses.
Maciejewski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Necas's head.
Necas tries to clinch up but Maciejewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Necas tries to clinch but Maciejewski is having none of it.
Maciejewski fails to land the takedown.
Necas tries to clinch but Maciejewski is having none of it.
Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Necas sprawls well. Necas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maciejewski gets slowly back to his feet.

Maciejewski moves into range and clinches up with Necas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Necas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Necas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maciejewski to score with a decent uppercut.

Necas gets tackled into the cage by Maciejewski. Maciejewski maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maciejewski.
Necas letting Maciejewski take a breather here.

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

Maciejewski closes the distance and clinches.
Maciejewski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maciejewski is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Maciejewski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Necas taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Maciejewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maciejewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas fails with the takedown

and Maciejewski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maciejewski.
Maciejewski lands a nice uppercut.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Maciejewski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Necas wants to break free but Maciejewski has control.
Necas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maciejewski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Necas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Necas as he jumps to the side.
Necas takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Necas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Maciejewski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maciejewski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Necas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Necas trying to land knees to the body.
Necas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maciejewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Necas won't allow it.

Necas jumps guard.
Necas is controlling Maciejewski's posture.
Maciejewski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Necas on the ground.
Necas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Necas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maciejewski has his hands clasped together but Necas extends and breaks Maciejewski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Necas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiri Necas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Ostermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niklas Ostermann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kong Ho
vs
Ostermann

162 cm
19
148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Li Kong Ho!
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, Niklas Ostermann!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostermann throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Ostermann misses with a takedown
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ostermann drives through and clinches with Ho against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostermann uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ho jumps guard and drags Ostermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho pulls Ostermann in close to his closed guard and prevents Ostermann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ostermann stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ho 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Ho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ostermann keeping full guard, as Ho tries to pass.
Ho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ho lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ho seems content to control.
Ho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ostermann being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho continues to stall.
Ho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostermann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ho is looking to pass into half guard but Ostermann pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ostermann is in guard.

Ho is pulling down on Ostermann's head. It's preventing any offense from Ostermann, at least for the moment.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Ostermann from controlling successfully.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho controlling Ostermann's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Kong Ho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ho throws a nice looking combination but Ostermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ostermann tries to clinch but Ho is having none of it.
Ostermann looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Ostermann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ostermann fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ho does it's job there.

Ostermann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ostermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostermann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ho lands a good knee to the midsection. Ostermann won't want to take too many of those.

Ho successfully pulls guard.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho pulls Ostermann in to control the position.

Ostermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ostermann has managed to get both his arms back between Ho's legs - danger averted.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
Ho pulls Ostermann in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostermann being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostermann misses with a takedown
and Ho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li Kong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Ostermann.
Ho throws a leg kick but Ostermann checks it.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ostermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostermann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ostermann tries to clinch but Ho moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a series of punches but Ostermann avoids them all with ease.
Ostermann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ho defends it well.
Ho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Li Kong Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ostermann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ostermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostermann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostermann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ostermann's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostermann shoots and misses
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostermann is breathing heavily.
Ostermann checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostermann tries to clinch up.
Ho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ostermann did well to prevent Ho getting side control.
Ho trying to mount his opponent but Ostermann defends it.

Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ho slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Kong Ho dominated that second round.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ostermann clinches with his opponent.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ostermann controls his hands.
Ostermann blocks an uppercut.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostermann can do to turn this around?
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Ostermann backwards.
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Ho is working Ostermann over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ostermann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ho.
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ostermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ostermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Ostermann's ribcage. Ostermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ostermann takes a shot to the head.
Ho works on Ostermann's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermann takes a shot to the head.
Ostermann takes a shot to the head.
Ho lands an elbow just above Ostermann 's eye.

Ostermann is rocked!
Ho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ostermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ostermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Ho.
Ostermann is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ostermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li Kong Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ostermann's face.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands an elbow just above Ostermann 's eye.
Ho lands a big right hand that drops Ostermann! The killer instinct kicks in and Ho finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho very nearly forgot to thank Machine Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Hruska
vs
Saucier

177 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hruska!
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, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hruska as Saucier shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saucier is defended easily by Hruska.
Hruska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Saucier misses.
Saucier stuffs the takedown.
Hruska misses with a combination

and Saucier counters by moving into the clinch.
Saucier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hruska after a bit of a struggle.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.

Saucier pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saucier is looking for a triangle but Hruska pushes his legs off easily.

Saucier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hruska defends well.
Hruska slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier looking to control.
Saucier keeping moving, preventing Hruska from controlling successfully.
Saucier looking for a sweep. Not yet Saucier, not yet.
Saucier wants to stand but Hruska is controlling the position.

Hruska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saucier dives on top into guard.

Saucier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saucier looking to sit in guard and control but Hruska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Saucier keeping moving, preventing Hruska from controlling successfully.
Hruska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saucier trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saucier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hruska defends well.
Saucier trying to control the position.

Saucier is looking for a triangle but Hruska pushes his legs off easily.
Hruska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saucier's guard.

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.

Hruska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hruska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saucier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hruska.
Saucier trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saucier shoots for a double leg takedown but Hruska sprawls well. He's pushed Saucier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hruska looks to score with a jab to the body but Saucier is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saucier throws a leg kick but Hruska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice combination there by Hruska.

It looks like Searlas Saucier has been cut.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saucier tries to counter with a clinch but Hruska shakes him off and moves away.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt
and Hruska counters with a series of strikes. Saucier will be more careful next time no doubt.

Saucier is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hruska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Hruska as Saucier shoots in.
Hruska blocks a low kick nicely.
Saucier has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Hruska misses the target.
Saucier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hruska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saucier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hruska tries to avoid it but Saucier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hruska to the ground. Hruska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Saucier closes the distance and clinches up with Hruska, looking for a takedown. Saucier pushes Hruska against the cage but Hruska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hruska darts in and clinches Saucier up against the cage.
Saucier tries to score a body lock takedown but Hruska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hruska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saucier can do to turn this around?
Saucier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Hruska manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saucier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hruska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomas Hruska is winning the standup battle so far.
Saucier blocks a head kick by Hruska.

Hruska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hruska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hruska has Saucier pressed against the cage.
Hruska trying to land knees to the body.
Saucier jumps guard but Hruska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hruska content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Hruska breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hruska takes the fight into the clinch.
Saucier stalling in the clinch but Hruska improves position.
Saucier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saucier is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Saucier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saucier fails to pull guard.

Hruska manages to break the clinch.
Tomas Hruska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saucier.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saucier sprawls well. Saucier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saucier. Hruska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hruska keeps the fight on the outside.
Saucier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hruska tries to clinch but Saucier moves out of range.
Hruska slaps away a takedown attempt from Saucier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hruska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saucier's waist but Saucier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hruska off to one side.
Hruska shoots for a takedown but Saucier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saucier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Hruska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hruska trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hruska gets to his feet. Saucier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hruska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hruska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saucier circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hruska or perhaps it was just good defense by Saucier, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saucier wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saucier gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Hruska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Searlas Saucier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Hruska has closed the distance and engaged Saucier in a clinch.
Saucier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hruska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saucier throws a punch but it's blocked by Hruska.

Hruska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hruska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hruska tries to clinch but Saucier is having none of it.
Hruska shoots in and drives through. Saucier sprawls well.
Saucier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hruska throws a nice looking combination but Saucier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hruska misses with a takedown attempt - Saucier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska shoots in but no luck this time.
Hruska closes the distance and clinches up with Saucier, looking for a takedown. Hruska pushes Saucier against the cage but Saucier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hruska. No joy for Saucier on that attempt.
Hruska is looking to counter punch.

Saucier has Hruska up against the cage in a clinch.
Saucier tries to pull guard but Hruska holds him up against the cage and eventually Saucier drops back down to his feet.
Saucier is pressed up against the cage. Hruska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saucier down to the mat. Saucier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saucier fails with a takedown attempt.
Hruska shoots in but Saucier avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hruska.
Saucier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hruska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hruska feinted with a counter takedown.
Saucier shoots for a double leg takedown but Hruska sprawls well. He's pushed Saucier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hruska appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saucier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hruska.
Saucier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saucier goes for a double leg but Hruska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hruska continues to drive forward.
Hruska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hruska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saucier tries to avoid it but Hruska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saucier to the ground. Saucier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Saucier misses.
Saucier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hruska tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saucier defends well and Hruska ends up having to push Saucier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saucier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hruska.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hruska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saucier's waist but Saucier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hruska off to one side.
Hruska is looking to clinch but Saucier is avoiding it.
Saucier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hruska with a body shot.
Saucier fails to land the takedown.
Hruska shoots for a takedown but Saucier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hruska looks to land a combination but Saucier avoids it well.
Saucier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hruska shoots in but Saucier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saucier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saucier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hruska seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hruska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saucier circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Saucier with that takedown attempt.
Hruska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saucier stalks Hruska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hruska's face. Hruska staggers backwards, shaken.
Hruska misses with a takedown attempt - Saucier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saucier unleashes a big counter combination but Hruska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Hruska.

Hruska gets a clinch.
Searlas Saucier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomas Hruska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hruska avoiding damage as Saucier throws knees to the body.

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 Tomas Hruska.
Well Hruska 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Hruska!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Slower Poke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Puszakowski (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.

Poke
vs
Puszakowski

190 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slower Poke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariusz Puszakowski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
No luck for Poke with that takedown attempt.
Puszakowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Poke is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszakowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszakowski takes a swing at Poke's ribcage but misses.
Puszakowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puszakowski sprawls and moves away.
Puszakowski looks to throw the jab but Poke is out of range.
Poke tries to counter with a takedown but Puszakowski is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poke fails with a takedown attempt.
Puszakowski throws a sloppy head kick and Poke moves out of range easily.
Poke shoots in looking for a takedown. Puszakowski tries to sprawl out of it but Poke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puszakowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slower Poke. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poke shoots in for a double leg but Puszakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puszakowski throws a sloppy head kick and Poke moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puszakowski misses with a two punch combination.
Puszakowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puszakowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puszakowski throws a right and a left that Poke avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puszakowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puszakowski but Puszakowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Puszakowski is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszakowski stalks Poke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poke's face. Poke staggers backwards, shaken.
Poke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puszakowski.
Poke avoids the body shot from Puszakowski.
Poke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puszakowski sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszakowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puszakowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Poke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puszakowski manages to get back to half guard.
Poke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puszakowski is looking to control Poke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puszakowski avoid being mounted?
Poke with the ground and pound but Puszakowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poke won't allow Puszakowski to get back to his feet.
Poke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poke throwing strikes from guard but Puszakowski blocks nicely.
Poke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puszakowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puszakowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poke's guard.

Poke has a closed guard, preventing Puszakowski from standing up.
Puszakowski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Puszakowski blocks the strikes from Poke.
Poke wants to get back to full guard.
Poke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Puszakowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Poke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poke gets back to full guard.
Poke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puszakowski on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Puszakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Poke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Puszakowski wants to pass the guard but Poke is keeping the position.
Puszakowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puszakowski is breathing heavily.
Poke throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Poke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poke scores with a nice shot.
Poke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Poke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Poke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poke lands a decent punch to the body there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Puszakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Poke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puszakowski trying to control from the bottom.
Puszakowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Poke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puszakowski defending well though.
Puszakowski trying to hold on to Poke's head to control him but Poke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poke looks to land a strike but Puszakowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Poke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puszakowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poke has managed to get both his arms back between Puszakowski's legs - danger averted.
Puszakowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Puszakowski, not yet.
Puszakowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puszakowski pulls Poke in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszakowski wants to stand up but Poke is controlling him.
Poke with a nice head shot there.
Puszakowski is trying to control the position but Poke postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Puszakowski is rocked!
Poke lands a couple of elbows.
Puszakowski is still in real trouble! Can Poke finish him?
Poke arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Puszakowski's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slower Poke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Miyao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shot
vs
Miyao

162 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Supreme Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyao's guard.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shot is one step ahead there.
Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shot controls the pace.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Shot passes Miyao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shot drops an elbow to the side of Miyao's head.
Shot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Shot is taking a breather. Miyao 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.

Miyao looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shot is looking to advance position but Miyao won't allow it.
Shot works his way into side control.
Miyao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Shot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shot trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot is really struggling to control Miyao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shot lands a heavy elbow.
Shot trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Shot with a couple of short strikes.
Miyao wants to hold on but Shot pushes him away.
Shot cracks Miyao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miyao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shot lands a big elbow.
Shot looking to control but Miyao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyao tries to lock up and control but Shot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Shot looking to secure an arm triangle but Miyao defends it well.
Shot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shot 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shot raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Shot with the ground and pound from mount.
Shot controlling the position easily from mount.
Shot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shot controlling from mount.
Shot trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Shot controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shot working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying to get back to half guard.
Shot tries to move to mount but Miyao blocks the move with his legs.
Miyao is not content to let Shot control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shot taking a breather here.
Shot landing strikes.
Shot is working Miyao over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shot working away.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyao can do to turn this around?
Shot cracks Miyao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shot advances to full mount.
Shot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miyao?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miyao's face.
Shot scoring with strikes but Miyao is staying in there.
Shot controlling from mount.
Shot lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot controlling from the full mount.
Shot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Miyao is rocked!
Shot controlling the pace for now.
Shot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyao tries to hold on but Shot pushes him away.
Shot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shot with shots to the head and body - Miyao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miyao is looking to improve his position but Shot isn't that keen on the idea.
Shot controlling the pace for now.
Sebastian Shot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyao tries to hold on but Shot pushes him away.
Shot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Miyao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
Miyao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shot pinned against the cage. Shot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Shot shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyao's guard.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miyao's head.
Shot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Shot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot moves nicely into side control.
Shot working away.
Shot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miyao down.
Shot taking a breather here.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Miyao is not content to let Shot control the position.
Miyao is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot taking a breather here.
Shot trying to control the position but Miyao is working away.
Shot working the ground and pound.
Shot is chipping away with strikes.
Shot controls the position.
Shot cracks Miyao with a big right hand but Miyao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.

Shot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shot lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face as Shot controls the position.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyao is trying to control Shot's posture but Shot avoids it.
Shot has knee on belly momentarily but Miyao bucks him off and regains half guard.
Shot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyao defending well though.
Shot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Shot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Shot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Shot is working for a kimura but Miyao is defending it quite comfortably.
Shot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joao Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shot wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shot controlling the action here.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shot 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Korec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Saber
vs
Korec

187 cm
42
179 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter

Supreme Nutrition

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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaclav Korec!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber with a jab.
Korec fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Korec is rocked!
Saber connects with a looping right hand.
Korec is still on wobbly legs! Can Saber finish him?
Korec shoots and misses
and Saber counters with a thumping low kick.
Korec takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saber counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 95% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Lokietek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales comes to the cage accompanied by U Don't Know Me. James Morales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morales
vs
Lokietek

174 cm
25
156 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

199 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
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, Wladyslaw Lokietek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lokietek rushes Morales and presses him up against the cage.
Morales landing knees to the body.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lokietek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lokietek is looking for a takedown.
Morales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokietek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lokietek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lokietek tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Lokietek drops back down to his feet.
James Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladyslaw Lokietek.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Lokietek looks winded!
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokietek won't want to take too many of those.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokietek won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Morales working Lokietek over with knees to the body.
Morales lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Lokietek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokietek backwards.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales gets through Lokietek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Lokietek is rocked!
Morales is leaning against Lokietek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lokietek is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales gets through Lokietek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokietek won't want to take too many of those.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales lands a big knee! That's hurt Lokietek! Oh, he's all over the place! Morales lands another knee that sends Lokietek to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Morales!
Our winner, James Morales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.