UB4: Wake the Dead PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Du Toit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danok Linus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Du Toit
vs
Linus

202 cm
28
297 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Du Toit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danok Linus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Du Toit dives in and scores a takedown into Linus's guard.
Du Toit looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Du Toit stays in close to Linus's body and controls the position.
Linus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Linus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Du Toit looking to pass the guard.
Linus is trying to control the position but Du Toit postures up.
Du Toit trying to control but Linus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linus is trying to keep Du Toit in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Du Toit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linus with a jab.
Du Toit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Du Toit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Du Toit fails with the takedown
enabling Linus to counter with a crisp jab.

Linus rushes Du Toit and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Linus pulls Du Toit into guard.
Linus wants to stand up but Du Toit is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linus trying to keep a closed guard but Du Toit is proving a slippery customer.
Du Toit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Du Toit throws an elbow that misses. Linus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Du Toit's guard. Nice move by Linus!

Linus wants to control from the top but Du Toit keeps moving.
Linus looking to pass the guard.
Linus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Linus trying to control the position from guard on top but Du Toit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit is adopting a defensive guard.
Linus trying to control but Du Toit is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Linus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Linus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Linus is trying to control the action in half guard but Du Toit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Linus controlling the action here.
Du Toit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Du Toit is looking to improve his position.
Du Toit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Linus.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Du Toit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linus swivels and escapes.

Linus rushes Du Toit and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Du Toit prevents the takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Linus fails to pull guard.
Linus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roy Du Toit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danok Linus.
Linus tries to pull guard but Du Toit won't allow it.
Linus wants to take the fight to the mat but Du Toit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Linus tries to pull guard but Du Toit holds him up against the ropes and eventually Linus drops back down to his feet.

Linus pulls Du Toit into guard.
Du Toit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linus controls Du Toit momentarily but Du Toit frees himself.
Linus wants to stand but Du Toit is controlling the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit is working Linus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Du Toit landing with the ground and pound.
Du Toit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Du Toit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Du Toit wants to control from the top but Linus keeps moving.
Linus is looking to stand up but Du Toit isn't so interested in that idea.
Linus has a closed guard, preventing Du Toit from standing up.
Linus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Du Toit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Du Toit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Du Toit is looking for a kimura but Linus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Du Toit to get the leverage.
Du Toit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Linus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Du Toit.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Linus trying to control but Du Toit postures up.
Du Toit prevents Linus from improving his position.
Du Toit prevents Linus from standing back up.
Linus is trying to get back to full guard.
Du Toit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Linus's thigh. Linus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Du Toit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Linus wants to get back to his feet but Du Toit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit connects with a couple of short punches.
Du Toit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Du Toit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Linus wants to stand but Du Toit is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Linus misses with a few strikes there.
Du Toit tries to clinch but Linus moves out of range.
Linus wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danok Linus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Linus fails to land the takedown.
Du Toit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linus tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Toit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Toit drops his hands momentarily and Linus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linus scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linus. Du Toit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Linus tries to clinch there but Du Toit circles away.
Du Toit with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Linus to counter with a crisp jab.
Linus closes the distance and clinches up with Du Toit, looking for a takedown. Linus pushes Du Toit against the ropes but Du Toit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy Du Toit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danok Linus.
Linus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Du Toit circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Linus drives through and clinches with Du Toit against the ropes.

Linus jumps into guard, dragging Du Toit to the mat.
Linus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Du Toit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Du Toit throws a big elbow that misses.
Linus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Du Toit wants to stand up but Linus is controlling him.
Du Toit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Linus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit is trying to keep Linus in close.
Linus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Du Toit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linus trying to control the position from guard on top but Du Toit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Du Toit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Du Toit looking to control.
Du Toit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Linus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Du Toit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Linus tries to clinch up but Du Toit circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Toit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linus looks to throw the jab but Du Toit is out of range.
Du Toit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Toit there as he acknowledges the shot.

Du Toit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Du Toit trying to mount his opponent but Linus defends it.
Roy Du Toit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Du Toit throws a strike but Linus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Du Toit won't allow Linus to sweep him here.
Linus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Du Toit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Linus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Du Toit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Linus trying to control but Du Toit is working from the bottom.
Du Toit is trying to keep Linus in close.
Linus trying to control the position from guard on top but Du Toit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linus looking to pass the guard.
Linus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Linus trying to control but Du Toit is working from the bottom.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Linus defending well as Du Toit loads up on a big left hand.
Du Toit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Linus tries to clinch but Du Toit is having none of it.
Linus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Du Toit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Linus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping body kick lands there for Linus.
Danok Linus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Linus misses.
Du Toit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linus.
Du Toit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linus.
Du Toit is looking to counter punch.
Linus is looking to clinch but Du Toit is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linus.
No joy there for Linus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Du Toit throws a right and a left that Linus avoids nicely.
Linus tries to clinch up but Du Toit circles away and keeps his distance.
Roy Du Toit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit slaps away a takedown attempt from Linus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Linus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Du Toit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Linus!
Du Toit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Linus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danok Linus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linus 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Danok Linus!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Danok Linus!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Danok Linus!

Danok Linus wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Danok Linus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesna Abelardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbins has chosen Big Iron as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cesna Abelardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marty Robbins's chin.

Abelardo
vs
Robbins

168 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
17
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super 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, Cesna Abelardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Robbins coming out on top.
Robbins slips under a jab from Abelardo.
Abelardo with a poor takedown
and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abelardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Abelardo's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abelardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Robbins.

Robbins lands a big right hand that sends Abelardo crashing to the mat! Robbins stays standing though and waves Abelardo back to his feet!

Abelardo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Abelardo falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fivefold – Step Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kopp
vs
Gracie

170 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

170 cm
28
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopp to the mat! Kopp manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kopp's legs - danger averted.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie postures up in Kopp's guard and throws a big left but Kopp blocks it.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kopp wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.

Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kopp has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely.

Kopp working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Kopp is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kopp's guard.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.

Kopp has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.

Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie tries to stand but Kopp is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie misses with a body shot.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kopp is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.

Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.

Kopp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Kopp dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Kopp takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopp has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.

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

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kopp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kopp is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kopp tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kopp's chin but Kopp turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kopp.

Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.

Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kopp is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's six 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.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
Kopp wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.

Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Kopp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.

Kopp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie looking to control but instead Kopp has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Gracie throws a strike but Kopp manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Gracie tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Kopp!
A very excited looking Patrick Kopp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen E-Dubble - Let Me Oh as his entrance music. Osvaldo Gomez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Pavelic
vs
Gomez

195 cm
25
280 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

169 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Phantom Fightwear
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Pavelic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.

Pavelic drives through and clinches with Gomez against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Pavelic fails to land.
Pavelic avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavelic.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavelic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pavelic wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavelic moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavelic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Pavelic moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.

Pavelic clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working Pavelic over with knees to the body.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pavelic is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pavelic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavelic misses with a knee to the head.
Pavelic being controlled against the ropes.
Pavelic lands with a light punch inside.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Gomez trying to stall but Pavelic improves his position.
Gomez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pavelic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Gomez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavelic blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Pavelic avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez with a knee to the head.
Pavelic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pavelic is breathing heavily.
Gomez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pavelic's face.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavelic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ante Pavelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Pavelic in a clinch.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomez lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavelic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez scores with a knee to the head.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gomez is looking to control Pavelic's arms but Pavelic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the ropes.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavelic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pavelic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pavelic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pavelic misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pavelic closes the distance and clinches.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavelic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Pavelic misses
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Gomez throws a head kick that Pavelic semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Gomez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gomez.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Pavelic's leg. Pavelic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a jab. Pavelic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pavelic misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a good low kick that Pavelic was not able to check.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavelic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Gomez clinches up against the ropes.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomez wants to stall.
Gomez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gomez lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavelic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gomez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gomez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavelic.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavelic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Pavelic moves out of range easily.
Gomez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pavelic rather than just go for the knockout.

Gomez clinches up against the ropes.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomez jabs Pavelic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pavelic has time to react.
Gomez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pavelic's calf.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Pavelic is rocked!
Gomez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pavelic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Gomez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Pavelic is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Osvaldo Gomez!
Osvaldo Gomez made sure to mention his sponsor, Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Yuha
vs
Meridius

175 cm
30
181 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luk Yuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuha to score with a decent uppercut.
Meridius shoots in but Yuha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Yuha's head but Yuha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuha scores with a nice head shot.
Yuha lands a nice looking body shot.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meridius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.

Yuha throws a left that rocks Meridius and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Yuha dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Meridius regain composure!

Meridius is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meridius is not content to let Yuha control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuha wants to stand but Meridius has his arm trapped.

Yuha stands up and beckons Meridius to his feet.
Meridius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yuha tries to avoid it but Meridius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yuha to the ground. Yuha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meridius misses with a hook
and Yuha counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuha lands an overhand right.
Meridius's coach down at Animal House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Meridius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luk Yuha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Yuha cracks Meridius with an uppercut from hell and Meridius crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Yuha's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Meridius is still in real trouble! Can Yuha finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meridius's guard.
Meridius keeping moving, preventing Yuha from controlling successfully.
Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.

Meridius looking for a triangle here. Yuha is fighting it but it looks tight! Meridius pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yuha is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Meridius!
In his post fight interview, Maximus Meridius gave a big smile as he said 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab comes to the ring accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Marston has chosen Bring it on motherfucker as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kassab
vs
Marston

184 cm
25
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

187 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston scores with a jab.

Marston gets tackled into the ropes by Kassab. Kassab maintains the clinch.
Kassab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marston stops a takedown attempt from Kassab.
Kassab tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassab wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kassab is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kassab has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kassab looking for a takedown.
Kassab blocks a body shot from Marston.
Marston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassab has him pressed against the ropes.

Marston manages to break the clinch.

Kassab has taken the fight to the clinch.

Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kassab there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassab.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kassab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marston throws a hook but Kassab avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassab ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kassab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Marston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kassab's head.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Marston. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston scores with a body shot.
Kassab throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Kassab throws a poor cross that misses
and Kassab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kassab throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Kassab misses with a takedown attempt
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Kassab's head but Kassab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kassab moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
Kassab throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Kassab has his takedown stuffed
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Marston scores with a jab.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Kassab's shoulder, as Kassab tries to avoid the shot.

Kassab gets a double leg takedown into Marston's guard.
Kassab is fighting to break Marston's control of his arms but Marston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marston seems keen to control Kassab's posture.
Kassab preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston is controlling Kassab's posture.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.
Kassab preventing the sweep.
Kassab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kassab defends well.
Kassab scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab is in close to Marston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kassab's guard.

Marston throwing strikes from guard but Kassab blocks nicely.
Marston trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Kassab 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.
Marston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marston is pushing down on Kassab's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kassab is fighting to maintain full guard but Marston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kassab to regain full guard.

Marston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kassab manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marston has Kassab in his guard.

Marston is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kassab cracks Marston with a solid left hand.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Marston wants to stand but Kassab is controlling the position.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Kassab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kassab winds up and cracks Marston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kassab not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marston is trying to stand back up but Kassab is controlling him
Marston trying to hold on to Kassab's head to control him but Kassab postures up.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.
Marston pulls Kassab in close to his closed guard and prevents Kassab from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Marston has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Marston working for submissions but it's allowed Kassab to get to half guard.
Kassab is nestled in close to Marston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kassab thows a huge punch but Marston dodges it nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marston gets back to full guard.

Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kassab postures up.
Kassab tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Kassab is proving a slippery customer.
Kassab distracts Marston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kassab postures up in Marston's guard and throws a big left but Marston blocks it.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kassab manages to get himself to full guard.

Marston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marston is looking to stand up but Kassab won't let him.
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marston.
Marston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab looking for a sweep. Not yet Kassab, not yet.
Marston trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walood Kassab's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassab shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Kassab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kassab gets a takedown into half guard.
Marston is looking to control Kassab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston has his hands clasped together around Kassab's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kassab's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marston has his hands on Kassab's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Kassab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
Marston is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Marston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassab scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Marston 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.

Marston has his foot on Kassab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kassab works his way back into a safe position though.
Kassab advances position into side control!
Kassab throws a strike aimed at the side of Marston's head but Marston avoids it well.
Marston is trying to improve his position.
Kassab landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Kassab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Kassab throws a strike aimed at the side of Marston's head but Marston avoids it well.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marston some visible discomfort.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marston some visible discomfort.
Marston sneaks back into half guard.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kassab is very close to passing his half guard.
Kassab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marston taking some punishment here, with Kassab in his half guard.
Marston has hold of Kassab's hands but Kassab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kassab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kassab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Kassab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marston!
Kassab in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Kassab working the ground and pound effectively.
Marston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kassab lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marston taking shots to the head.
Kassab lands a couple of good shots and Marston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kassab lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kassab is trying to stick to Marston's back but Marston is turning into Kassab. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kassab's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marston.
Marston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kassab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard.

Marston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kassab defends it easily.

Marston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Marston managing to control the position.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Marston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kassab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Marston throws a strike but Kassab avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marston stands and throws Kassab's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassab regains half guard, as Marston was trying to land strikes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to stand and escape but Kassab is controlling the position.
Marston is thwarting Kassab's attempts to control the position.
Marston drops an elbow to the side of Kassab's head.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Kassab is working away.
Marston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kassab with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Kassab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kassab regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marston.
Kassab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Kassab looking to control.
Marston landing with the ground and pound.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walood Kassab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kassab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kassab is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marston passes Kassab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kassab reverses the position - he's now on top in Marston's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walood Kassab showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Lucas Marston!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Walood Kassab!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Lucas Marston!

Lucas Marston wins by split decision!
Lucas Marston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.