GFFC 1:Joey VS Li PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bbq Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Iskandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chicken
vs
Iskandar

170 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bbq Chicken!
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, Benedikt Iskandar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chicken clinches up with Iskandar and pushes him back against the cage.
Chicken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chicken drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iskandar pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chicken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chicken tries to clinch but Iskandar moves out of range.
Chicken throws a wild body kick that Iskandar sees coming a mile off.
Iskandar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chicken.
Chicken tries to clinch up.
Iskandar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chicken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iskandar has had enough of the clinch but Chicken keeps him there for the moment.
Chicken fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bbq Chicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chicken wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken jumps guard but Iskandar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chicken tries to score a body lock takedown but Iskandar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chicken tries to score a body lock takedown but Iskandar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iskandar is trying to force a seperation but Chicken has the dominant position.
Iskandar prevents the takedown attempt.
Chicken fails to pull guard.
Iskandar has had enough of the clinch but Chicken keeps him there for the moment.
Chicken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iskandar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chicken is breathing heavily.

Iskandar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iskandar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iskandar wants to counter with a clinch but Chicken pushes him away.
Chicken throws a lazy head kick

and Iskandar counters by clinching up.
Iskandar is pressed up against the cage. Chicken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iskandar down to the mat. Iskandar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chicken tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chicken tries to clinch but Iskandar is having none of it.
Chicken could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chicken tries to clinch up.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chicken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chicken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bbq Chicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chicken wants to clinch up but Iskandar keeps it at a distance.
Chicken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iskandar.
Chicken tries to clinch up.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chicken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chicken wants to clinch

and Iskandar counters with a single leg into guard. Chicken didn't expect that.

Iskandar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chicken, up you get!
Iskandar circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Chicken tries to clinch up but Iskandar circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicken lands a nice looking body kick.
Iskandar keeps the fight on the outside.
Chicken moves in looking to clinch but Iskandar pushes him off.
Iskandar feints the counter takedown.
Chicken closes the distance looking to clinch

and Iskandar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Iskandar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iskandar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chicken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iskandar smiles and moves away.
Chicken moves in looking to clinch but Iskandar pushes him off.
Chicken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Chicken doesn't manage to clinch there - Iskandar circles away.

Chicken takes the fight into the clinch.

Iskandar breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chicken misses with a head kick.
Iskandar tries to counter with a clinch but Chicken shakes him off and moves away.
Iskandar keeps the fight on the outside.
Iskandar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedikt Iskandar 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.

Chicken tries to clinch but Iskandar moves out of range.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Chicken tries a head kick but it misses.
Chicken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iskandar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iskandar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iskandar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chicken is looking to clinch but Iskandar is avoiding it.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chicken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chicken wants to clinch up but Iskandar keeps it at a distance.
Iskandar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chicken defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Chicken.
Iskandar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chicken.
Chicken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iskandar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Iskandar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iskandar feints the counter takedown.
Iskandar swats away the attempt to clinch by Chicken.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chicken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chicken is looking to clinch.
Iskandar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Chicken darts in and clinches Iskandar up against the cage.
Chicken wants a takedown but no success here.
Iskandar gets underhooks to prevent Chicken's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar tries to break the clinch but Chicken is controlling the position.
Iskandar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chicken tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bbq Chicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iskandar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chicken can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iskandar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chicken is trying to pull guard but Iskandar has him pressed against the cage.
Chicken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iskandar's efforts to push away.
Chicken wants a takedown but no success here.
Chicken has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iskandar after a bit of a struggle.
Chicken wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iskandar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chicken wants to clinch.
Iskandar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iskandar keeps the fight on the outside.
Iskandar tries to counter with a clinch but Chicken shakes him off and moves away.
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iskandar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Iskandar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chicken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Iskandar blocks a head kick by Chicken.
Iskandar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chicken.
Chicken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iskandar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iskandar wants to counter with a clinch but Chicken pushes him away.
Iskandar swats away the attempt to clinch by Chicken.

That's four 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.
Iskandar swats away the attempt to clinch by Chicken.
Chicken doesn't manage to clinch there - Iskandar circles away.
Iskandar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chicken wants to clinch.
Chicken wants to clinch.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iskandar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedikt Iskandar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chicken tries to clinch up.
Chicken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chicken tries a head kick but it misses.
Chicken sets himself, and Iskandar steps forward looking for the clinch! Chicken avoids it this time.
Chicken is looking to clinch but Iskandar is avoiding it.
Iskandar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iskandar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iskandar wants to counter the offense by Chicken and move into the clinch position.
Iskandar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iskandar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benedikt Iskandar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chicken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iskandar swats away the attempt to clinch by Chicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chicken wants to clinch up but Iskandar keeps it at a distance.
Chicken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iskandar feints the counter takedown.
Chicken tries to clinch but Iskandar moves out of range.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Chicken tries a head kick but it misses.
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch but Iskandar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chicken is looking to clinch but Iskandar is avoiding it.
Chicken is looking to clinch but Iskandar is avoiding it.
Chicken tries to clinch but Iskandar is having none of it.
Iskandar with the counter takedown but Chicken avoids it easily.
Chicken throws a sloppy head kick

and Iskandar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar is trying to push Chicken away but Chicken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chicken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chicken tries to pull guard but Iskandar holds him up against the cage and eventually Chicken drops back down to his feet.
Iskandar tries to circle away but Chicken has him pinned against the cage.
Bbq Chicken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iskandar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chicken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bbq Chicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iskandar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iskandar has had enough of the clinch but Chicken keeps him there for the moment.
Iskandar is pressed up against the cage. Chicken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iskandar down to the mat. Iskandar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iskandar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chicken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chicken throws a head kick but Iskandar moves out of range.
Chicken throws a lazy head kick

and Iskandar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iskandar.
Chicken prevents Iskandar from breaking the clinch.
Chicken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iskandar smiles and moves away.
Chicken tries to close the distance and clinch but Iskandar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chicken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chicken moves in looking to clinch but Iskandar pushes him off.
Iskandar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chicken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iskandar moves out of range as Chicken throws a body kick.
A head kick by Chicken misses

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Iskandar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Iskandar is trying to force a seperation but Chicken has the dominant position.
Iskandar wants to break free but Chicken has control.
Iskandar tries to circle away but Chicken has him pinned against the cage.
Chicken tries to score a body lock takedown but Iskandar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iskandar is trying to push Chicken away but Chicken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chicken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iskandar's efforts to push away.
Chicken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Iskandar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedikt Iskandar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Chicken.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Cob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altin Ademaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Cob
vs
Ademaj

180 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tex Cob!
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, Altin Ademaj!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ademaj fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cob sprawls well initially but Ademaj persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cob makes his way to full guard, as Ademaj worked for a kimura.
Cob has Ademaj pulled in close to control his posture.

Cob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ademaj defends well.
Cob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Cob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ademaj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ademaj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cob is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cob has an active guard here but Ademaj has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ademaj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cob is looking to clinch but Ademaj is avoiding it.

Ademaj gets the takedown into side control.

Cob throws Ademaj to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ademaj is defended easily by Cob.
Cob lands a slapping body shot.
Ademaj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cob is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cob loads up on a big right hand but Ademaj slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ademaj slips a jab and a cross from Cob.
A right-left combo lands from Cob.

Ademaj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cob's guard.
Cob keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
Ademaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cob swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ademaj gets to his feet. Cob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Cob. No joy for Ademaj on that attempt.

Cob moves into the clinch.

Ademaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cob works over Ademaj's head and body with a nice combination.
Cob is looking to clinch.
Ademaj is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cob keeps the fight on the outside.

Ademaj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cob wants to get back to his feet.
Cob wants to improve his position but Ademaj is controlling well.

Ademaj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cob sees it coming and defends easily.
Cob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cob keeping moving, preventing Ademaj from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tex Cob dominated that round.
That's time! Cob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cob cracks the inside of Ademaj's front leg.

Ademaj drives through with a takedown into Cob's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ademaj trying to control but Cob is working from the bottom.

Cob working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ademaj has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj is looking to take a break and control but Cob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ademaj takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Cob is defending against the submission attempts here by Ademaj.
Ademaj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cob is staying active underneath Ademaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cob keeps the fight on the outside.

Cob clinches.
Cob tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ademaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cob.
Cob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ademaj tries to pull guard but Cob forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cob clinches with his opponent.
Cob can't break the clinch.
Ademaj jumps guard but Cob stands there with Ademaj around his waist. Ademaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tex Cob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altin Ademaj.
Cob just leaning against Ademaj, taking a breather.

Cob breaks from the clinch.
Cob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tex Cob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cob decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ademaj manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ademaj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ademaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cob tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ademaj is in Cob's guard.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Cob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ademaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ademaj trying to control but Cob is working from the bottom.
Ademaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ademaj decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cob, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Altin Ademaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ademaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ademaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Cob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cob looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ademaj is defending well. Cob quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ademaj has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cob celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tex Cob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Caerwyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Humble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Caerwyn
vs
Humble

187 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Caerwyn!
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, Simon Humble!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caerwyn moves into range and clinches up with Humble.
A frustrated look appears on Humble's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Caerwyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Humble swinging wildly here.
Humble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humble swings for the body but Caerwyn moves out of range.
Humble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caerwyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caerwyn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Humble sprawls and moves away.
Humble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caerwyn.
Caerwyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Humble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caerwyn eats them both and turns towards Humble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Luciano Caerwyn has been cut.
Humble avoids the head kick by Caerwyn.
Jab from Humble.
Caerwyn lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Humble lands with a right hand.
Caerwyn throws a series of punches but Humble moves out of range.
Caerwyn slips under a jab from Humble.
Caerwyn tries to counter with a takedown but Humble is quick to defend against it.
Caerwyn moves forwards but Humble connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerwyn throws a right hand that Humble ducks under and follows up with a left that Humble also avoids with ease.
Humble misses with a wild combination.
Caerwyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Humble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Humble duly obliges.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Humble finds it's way through Caerwyn's defenses.
Humble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caerwyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Caerwyn takes the fight into the clinch.
Humble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Caerwyn manages to break the clinch.
Caerwyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humble lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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!
Humble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Caerwyn does no damage.
Caerwyn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Humble.
Humble slips a jab from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caerwyn throws a low kick, looking for Humble's leg but Humble calmly moves out of range.
Caerwyn misses with a few strikes there.
Humble throws a right hand that Caerwyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Caerwyn also avoids with ease.
Humble throws a series of punches but Caerwyn moves out of range.
Humble looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Humble scores with a four punch combination!
Humble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caerwyn.
Caerwyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humble takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Caerwyn pushes Humble up against the cage in a clinch.

Caerwyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humble throws a right hand that Caerwyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Caerwyn also avoids with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Humble breaks from the clinch.
Caerwyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble throws a right and a left that Caerwyn avoids nicely.
Caerwyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Humble avoids a kick to the body.
Humble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caerwyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caerwyn dodges the punch combination from Humble.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
Caerwyn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.
Humble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caerwyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humble manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caerwyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caerwyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Humble swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Caerwyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caerwyn landing knees to the body.

Caerwyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Humble dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Caerwyn wants to clinch.
Humble swinging wildly here.
Caerwyn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Caerwyn delivers a nice body kick.
Caerwyn dodges the punch combination from Humble.
Caerwyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Humble tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luciano Caerwyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humble lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caerwyn back to the cage. Humble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Humble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble is breathing heavily.
Caerwyn dodges the punch combination from Humble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerwyn misses the shot to the body.
Caerwyn dodges the punch combination from Humble.
Caerwyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caerwyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Humble wants to counter the offense by Caerwyn and move into the clinch position.
Caerwyn misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Humble misses.
Caerwyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Humble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caerwyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Humble takes one on the button.
A combination from Caerwyn does no damage.
Humble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caerwyn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Humble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humble misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Humble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humble on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caerwyn. Caerwyn obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caerwyn throws a head kick but Humble moves out of range.
That kick from Caerwyn tenderised Humble's leg. Humble is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caerwyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caerwyn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caerwyn fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caerwyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caerwyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humble tries to bum rush Caerwyn with a series of wild strikes but Caerwyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caerwyn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Humble sprawls and moves away.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Caerwyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caerwyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Humble.
Caerwyn with a jab.
A punch combination from Humble misses.
Caerwyn throws a combination. Humble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caerwyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humble misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Caerwyn finds it's target.
Caerwyn throws a front kick that sends Humble stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caerwyn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Humble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caerwyn closes the distance and clinches.

Caerwyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Caerwyn.
Humble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caerwyn moves away.
Caerwyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caerwyn lands with a slapping head kick.
Humble moves out of range of the strikes.
Caerwyn misses with a double jab.
Humble wants to counter with a clinch but Caerwyn pushes him away.
Caerwyn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Humble stalks Caerwyn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caerwyn's face. Caerwyn staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Caerwyn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Humble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caerwyn attempts a counter takedown but Humble avoids it well and moves away.
Caerwyn scores with a head kick. Humble tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caerwyn misses with a double jab.
Humble swinging wildly here.
Caerwyn tries to counter with a takedown but Humble is quick to defend against it.
Humble tries to bum rush Caerwyn with a series of wild strikes but Caerwyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caerwyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humble moves away.
Humble tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caerwyn takes a swing at Humble's ribcage but misses.
Humble stalks Caerwyn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caerwyn's face. Caerwyn staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
Humble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Humble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caerwyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Humble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caerwyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Humble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That has opened up Simon Humble's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble misses with a double jab.
Caerwyn throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caerwyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humble manages to avoid it.
Humble wants to counter the offense by Caerwyn and move into the clinch position.
Caerwyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caerwyn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Caerwyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caerwyn misses with a double jab.
Humble wants to counter with a clinch but Caerwyn pushes him away.
Humble misses with a combination

and Caerwyn counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humble tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caerwyn gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Humble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caerwyn can pounce on him.
Caerwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humble.
Caerwyn is looking to wear down Humble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Caerwyn misses with a head kick.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caerwyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caerwyn avoids the body shot from Humble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humble takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caerwyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caerwyn.
Humble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Humble swinging wildly here.
Humble takes a swing at Caerwyn's ribcage but misses.
Caerwyn thuds his shin into the meat of Humble's side.
Caerwyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Humble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caerwyn slips a straight right by Humble.
Caerwyn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Humble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caerwyn needs to keep his hands up - Humble had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caerwyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Humble throws a nice looking combination but Caerwyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caerwyn tries to counter with a takedown but Humble is quick to defend against it.
Humble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caerwyn throws a head kick but Humble moves out of range.
Humble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn feinted with a counter takedown.

Caerwyn clinches up with Humble and pushes him back against the cage.

Caerwyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caerwyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caerwyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Caerwyn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caerwyn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Caerwyn!
In his post fight interview, Luciano Caerwyn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ediz Gulbahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ediz Gulbahar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gulbahar
vs
Keyes

186 cm
25
262 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ediz Gulbahar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Keyes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gulbahar's head.
Gulbahar throws a lazy right hand but Keyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keyes tests Gulbahar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulbahar throws the left hand but Keyes avoids the punch easily.
Gulbahar scores with a hook to the body. Keyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gulbahar throws a body shot but no joy.
Keyes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keyes clobbers Gulbahar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keyes throws a shot from downtown. Gulbahar moves away and avoids it.
As Keyes tries to get set, Gulbahar tries to push him back and clinch up but Keyes manages to avoid the attempt.
Gulbahar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keyes throws out the jab.
Gulbahar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keyes finds it's way round the side to connect with Gulbahar's head.
Keyes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Keyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keyes misses with a right hand

and Gulbahar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gulbahar.
Keyes tries to circle away but Gulbahar has him pinned against the cage.
Gulbahar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gulbahar trying to land knees 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!
Gulbahar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keyes's efforts to push away.
Keyes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gulbahar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keyes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gulbahar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keyes is trying to stand up here but Gulbahar is controlling him well.
Keyes wants to stand back up but Gulbahar manages to pass into side control.
Gulbahar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gulbahar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Gulbahar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keyes dodges the ground and pound from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar throws a strike aimed at the side of Keyes's head but Keyes avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes is letting Gulbahar control him for a moment.
Keyes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gulbahar.
Gulbahar advances to mount.
Gulbahar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gulbahar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keyes because Gulbahar loaded up on that one.
Gulbahar throws some wild stikes that Keyes manages to avoid easily.
Keyes is trying to stand up.
Gulbahar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gulbahar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gulbahar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keyes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keyes tries to buck Gulbahar off but he can't manage it.
Gulbahar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gulbahar throws some wild stikes that Keyes manages to avoid easily.
Gulbahar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Keyes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gulbahar content just to control the position here.
Gulbahar throwing strikes here but Keyes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Keyes tries to buck Gulbahar off but he can't manage it.
Gulbahar content just to control the position here.

Gulbahar looking for a guillotine from mount but Keyes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keyes throws a hook but Gulbahar avoids it easily.
Gulbahar drops his hands momentarily and Keyes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Gulbahar drives through and clinches with Keyes against the cage.
Keyes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keyes is trying to break the clinch but Gulbahar has him pressed against the cage.
Keyes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gulbahar working aggressively here.
Gulbahar avoiding damage.
Gulbahar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gulbahar has Keyes pressed against the cage, preventing Keyes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gulbahar prevents Keyes from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keyes blocks a body shot from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keyes can do to turn this around?

Gulbahar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ediz Gulbahar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keyes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gulbahar manages to pass to side control.
Gulbahar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyes is trying to stand up here but Gulbahar is controlling him well.
Gulbahar controlling the action here.
Gulbahar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keyes defending well though.
Still in half guard, Gulbahar seems content to control.
Keyes is trying to stand up here but Gulbahar is controlling him well.
Gulbahar controlling the action here.
Keyes tries to kick Gulbahar off in order to stand up. Gulbahar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keyes bucks up and tries to throw Gulbahar off but instead Gulbahar has got his back!
Keyes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gulbahar 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Keyes is trying to stand back up.
Gulbahar biding his time, controlling Keyes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar misses with punches from the back.

Keyes fending off the submission attempt from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar keeps control of the position easily here as Keyes tries to buck him off.

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.
Gulbahar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gulbahar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gulbahar punches the canvas rather than the man.
What can Keyes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keyes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Keyes covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ediz Gulbahar dominated that second round.
That's time! Gulbahar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Keyes throws a series of punches but Gulbahar avoids them all with ease.
Keyes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulbahars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keyes misses with a hook. Gulbahar ducked under it nicely.
Gulbahar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keyes cracks Gulbahar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobby Keyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keyes throws a lazy uppercut

and Gulbahar counters by clinching up.
Gulbahar has Keyes pressed against the cage, preventing Keyes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keyes wants to break free but Gulbahar has control.
Gulbahar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keyes is trying to push Gulbahar away but Gulbahar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keyes letting Gulbahar take a breather here.
Gulbahar tries a body shot but Keyes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gulbahar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gulbahar tries to score with some ground and pound. Keyes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keyes seems a little lost for a moment, as Gulbahar dominates the positioning.
Gulbahar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulbahar lands some shots froms side control.
Keyes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gulbahar.
Gulbahar controlling the position from side mount.
Gulbahar'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.
Gulbahar throws an elbow but Keyes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gulbahar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Gulbahar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes dodges the ground and pound from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar slows the pace down.
Keyes wants to get back to his feet but Gulbahar is dominant here and he's now got Keyes's back!
Gulbahar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Keyes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Keyes is trying to get back to his feet but Gulbahar has full control of the position and if anything, Keyes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gulbahar struggling to land strikes to the head as Keyes covers up.
Keyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gulbahar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gulbahar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gulbahar throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulbahar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Gulbahar.
Gulbahar misses with an elbow to the head.
Gulbahar has good solid back control here.
Keyes has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gulbahar.

That's four 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.
Gulbahar has good solid back control here.
Ediz Gulbahar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gulbahar misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Keyes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ediz Gulbahar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gulbahar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ediz Gulbahar!
Ediz Gulbahar is the new heavyweight champion!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trzy Trzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Weldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weldon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Delilah. Trzy Trzy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Trzy
vs
Weldon

180 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trzy Trzy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Weldon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trzy wants to clinch.
Weldon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trzy.
Weldon keeps the fight on the outside.
Weldon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trzy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trzy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trzy just misses with a punch to the body.

Trzy clinches up with Weldon and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy lands an uppercut.

It looks like Barry Weldon has been cut.
Trzy blocks a body shot from Weldon.
Weldon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trzy tries to throw a body punch but Weldon avoids it by throwing Trzy back against the cage.
Trzy blocks the elbow strike.
Trzy stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Weldon.
Trzy prevents a body shot from Weldon.

Trzy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trzy manages to end up in side control.
Weldon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Trzy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weldon, who protects the arm well.
Weldon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trzy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trzy throws an elbow but Weldon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Weldon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trzy.
Trzy working the ground and pound but Weldon is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Trzy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzy is looking to take a break and control but Weldon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trzy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Trzy scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trzy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Weldon to see if he's OK.
Trzy working the ground and pound.

The cut above Barry Weldon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trzy throws a strike aimed at the side of Weldon's head but Weldon avoids it well.
Trzy lands a nice forearm strike.

Weldon is rocked!

Barry Weldon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trzy Trzy!
Trzy Trzy is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonglong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clasic Sofl Rock. Yonglong Li is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Joey
vs
Li

173 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tribbiani Joey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yonglong Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joey dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Joey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Li wants to control but Joey is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Joey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joey is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Li is trying to stand back up but Joey is controlling him

Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Li tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Li is in trouble now - Joey has advanced to mount!
Li can't escape the position.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Joey has control of Li's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Li regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Joey controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Li really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Joey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joey is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Li has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Joey has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Li taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Joey doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cztery Cztery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cztery Cztery is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Joey
vs
Cztery

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cztery Cztery!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cztery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joey on the side of the head.
Joey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cztery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Cztery catches Joey right on the button with a cross.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cztery lands a body shot.
Cztery misses with an uppercut

and Joey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cztery is trying to control but Joey passes into side control!
Cztery tries to buck Joey off but Joey is having none of it.
Cztery sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cztery 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey prevents Cztery from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cztery has eaten all the pies!
Cztery punching from the bottom.
Cztery wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Joey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cztery wants to get back to full guard.
Joey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cztery on the ground.
Cztery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cztery tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Cztery has his foot on Joey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joey works his way back into a safe position though.
Cztery is trying to keep Joey in close.

Joey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cztery to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Joey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cztery pulls down on the head and he's put Joey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cztery Cztery!