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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Costa
vs
Silva

187 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa throws a lazy body kick

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Costa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Costa works to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa 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.
Costa has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Costa controlling the position.

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

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.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.

Costa has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Costa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costa avoid being mounted?

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Costa shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Costa gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Murilo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva wants to stand but Costa has his arm trapped.

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.
Silva trying to control the action but Costa 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.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.

Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the action here.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Silva is trying to control. Costa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Costa's temple.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Costa feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pulls Costa in to control the position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva trying to control from Costa's half guard. Costa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

Silva controlling the position.
Silva is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Costa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Costa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Costa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murilo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barbosa
vs
Havel

166 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Barbosa!
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, Petr Havel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Havel lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Havel throws a head kick that misses

and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Havel won't be happy with that.

Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Havel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Havel tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Havel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Havel has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Havel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barbosa drives through with a takedown into Havel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Havel keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Havel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Havel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Havel wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Havel wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Havel from controlling successfully.
Havel preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Havel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Havel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Havel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havel shoots in but no luck this time.
Havel shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Havel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Havel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Havel has a takedown stuffed.
Havel lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Havel or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Havel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Havel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Havel.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Havel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Havel off to one side.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Havel sprawls well.

Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Havel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Havel.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Havel with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Havel circles away and keeps his distance.
Havel fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Havel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.
Havel is breathing heavily.
Havel has a takedown stuffed.
Havel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Barbosa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Havel did well to prevent Barbosa getting side control.
Havel trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barbosa working over Havel with some ground and pound. Havel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Havel is looking to get back to full guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Havel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to stand but Havel is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Havel wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa scoring with punches from side control.
Barbosa wants to stand but Havel is controlling his arm.
Barbosa working the ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Havel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havel can do to turn this around?
Havel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Barbosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Havel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havel lands a slapping body shot.
Paulo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Havel blocks the body kick.
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa leaves Havel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barbosa moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havel trying to land knees to the body.
Havel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Havel has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but Havel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Havel tries to tie him up.

Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Havel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Havel.
Havel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Havel has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Havel sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Barbosa instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Havel has him pressed against the cage.

Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Havel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa goes for a double leg but Havel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Havel continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa leaves Havel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Havel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Havel fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa drives through with a takedown into Havel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Havel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Havel working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel controlling Barbosa's posture.
Havel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Havel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Havel moves into the clinch successfully.
Petr Havel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Havel manages to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Barbosa.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Barbosa!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Peltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lary Divers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lary Divers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Peltonen
vs
Divers

151 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimi Peltonen!
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, Lary Divers!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Divers as Peltonen shoots in.

Divers dives in and scores a takedown into Peltonen's guard.
Divers wants to pass the guard but Peltonen is keeping the position.
Peltonen trying to keep a closed guard but Divers is proving a slippery customer.
Peltonen is really struggling to control Divers but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Peltonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Divers has passed into half guard!
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Divers seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.
Divers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peltonen.
Divers trying to pass the guard but Peltonen defending well.
Divers is trying to control the action in half guard but Peltonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Divers in particular looking to stall.
Divers stops Peltonen from getting back to his feet.
Peltonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Divers works his way into full mount!

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.
Divers landing shots from mount.

Divers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peltonen turns into him and now he's in Divers's guard.
Peltonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Divers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Divers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltonen stops Divers from standing up.
Peltonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Divers on the ground.
Divers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peltonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Divers trying to control the position.
Peltonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Divers is keeping the position for now.
Peltonen is looking to stand up but Divers won't let him.
Divers keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Divers with that takedown attempt.
Divers wants to slow Peltonen down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four 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.
Peltonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peltonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Divers, which made it look bad.

Peltonen gets a clinch.
Peltonen goes for a takedown attempt but Divers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Peltonen counters by moving into the clinch.

Peltonen jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Divers trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Divers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kimi Peltonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Divers gets a double leg takedown into Peltonen's guard.
Peltonen is looking to stand back up but Divers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peltonen.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Divers moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Divers trying to control the action but Peltonen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltonen tries to bench press Divers off him but Divers keeps the position.
Divers landing strikes.
Peltonen is trying to control Divers's posture but Divers avoids it.
Peltonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peltonen trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peltonen wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Divers connects with a nice short shot to Peltonen's temple.
Divers tries to stand and escape but Peltonen is controlling the position.
Divers not doing much here.
Divers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Peltonen is squirming around, avoiding Divers's attempts to control the action.
Peltonen gets back to half guard.
Divers wants to stand but Peltonen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Divers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peltonen wants to stand back up but Divers manages to pass into side control.

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.
Peltonen can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Divers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Divers prefers to stall for the moment though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peltonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Divers avoids the attempt from Peltonen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lary Divers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peltonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Divers fails to land the takedown.
Divers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peltonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Peltonen moves into the clinch.
Divers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Peltonen.
Divers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peltonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimi Peltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Peltonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Divers fails to pull guard.

Divers is trying to trip Peltonen. He has hold of a leg but Peltonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Divers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peltonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers trying to control but Peltonen is working from the bottom.

Peltonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Divers has picked Peltonen up and slammed him! Peltonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Divers manages to pass to side control!
Divers wants to stand but Peltonen is controlling his arm.
Peltonen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Divers controlling from mount.
Peltonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Divers pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltonen tries to buck Divers off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peltonen is trying to reverse the position but instead Divers has taken his back - oops!
Divers connects with a big shot to the side of Peltonen's head.
Divers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I would not like to be Peltonen right now.
Peltonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Divers trying to control the pace.
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers working the head and body with strikes.
Peltonen is looking for a sweep. Divers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peltonen trying to get back to full guard but Divers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peltonen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Divers lands a couple of good shots and Peltonen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Divers is cranking Peltonen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Peltonen! He's tightened the choke and Peltonen is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lary Divers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Tarfel
vs
Cunningham

170 cm
24
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

155 cm
25
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ellie Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham slips under a jab from Tarfel.
Cunningham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cunningham with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tarfel counters by moving into the clinch.

Tarfel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarfel scores with a jab. Cunningham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Tarfel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunningham quickly recovers to half guard.
Tarfel is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarfel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunningham is on top in guard.

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.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarfel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cunningham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarfel's head.
Cunningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarfel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tarfel is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tarfel wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham manages to get to full guard.
Cunningham looking to control.
Cunningham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarfel chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarfel manages to get himself to full guard.

Cunningham wants to control from the top but Tarfel keeps moving.
Tarfel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cunningham looking to control.

Cunningham looking for a guillotine here but Tarfel defends easily.
Cunningham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel lands a couple of elbows.
Tarfel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarfel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarfel postures up and lands a big shot to Cunningham's brow.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarfel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.

Cunningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tarfel gets a takedown into half guard.
Petey Tarfel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarfel is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Tarfel stops Cunningham from getting back to his feet.

Cunningham looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarfel passes into side control, despite Cunningham's attempt to control the position.
Cunningham being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Tarfel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarfel working the head with strikes.
Cunningham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarfel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarfel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cunningham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarfel's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel working Cunningham over with strikes.
Tarfel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Tarfel from controlling successfully.
Tarfel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarfel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now.
Tarfel is working hard here to advance position.
Tarfel trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarfel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarfel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunningham is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunningham is trying to control but Tarfel passes into side control!
Tarfel trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom here.
Tarfel landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cunningham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarfel looks up at the clock and then as Cunningham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarfel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Cunningham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Tarfel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cunningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tarfel there.

Cunningham gets caught flat footed, as Tarfel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarfel preventing the sweep.
Tarfel passes into half guard.
Tarfel is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham trying to hold on to Tarfel's head to control him but Tarfel postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunningham trying to control but Tarfel postures up.
Tarfel is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.

Tarfel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cunningham has hold of Tarfel's hands but Tarfel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarfel lands strikes from half guard.
Petey Tarfel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarfel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarfel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunningham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
Tarfel prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Tarfel controlling the pace.
Tarfel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarfel is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well.

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

Tarfel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cunningham did well to prevent Tarfel getting side control.

Cunningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham is looking to control Tarfel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham avoid being mounted?
Tarfel sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel'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.
Tarfel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ellie Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarfel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Tarfel!
Petey Tarfel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kimble Cho has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cho
vs
Vogel

185 cm
46
138 lbs
43 - 27 - 1

153 cm
27
142 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho shoots in looking for a takedown but Vogel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cho darts in looking for a takedown but Vogel gets double underhooks and turns Cho into the cage.

Vogel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vogel slows the pace down in half guard.
Vogel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vogel wants to control but Cho is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel thows a huge punch but Cho dodges it nicely.
Vogel is stalling here. Cho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vogel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vogel is trying to buck Cho off.
Cho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Vogel closes the distance and clinches.
Cho tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogel is pressed up against the cage. Cho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vogel down to the mat. Vogel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vogel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throws a big right hand that misses.
Vogel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogel postures up and lands a big shot to Cho's brow.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Vogel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogel throws a strike but Cho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vogel wants to stand but Cho is controlling the position.
Vogel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho wants to stand but Vogel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vogel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vogel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cho looking for a takedown.

Vogel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cho can't fight it off and eventually Vogel manages to take the fight to the floor. Cho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vogel sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel stops Cho from standing up.
Cho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vogel.
Vogel landing some decent shots from guard.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogel works over Cho with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vogel moves into range and clinches up with Cho.
Vogel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Vogel decides to pull guard.
Kurt Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vogel wriggles free and stands up.

Vogel gets the takedown into side control.
Cho parries the strikes from Vogel easily there. Vogel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cho to escape.
Vogel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vogel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogel in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho pushes Vogel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vogel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vogel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vogel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel tries to score with some ground and pound. Cho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vogel trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
Vogel in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends.
Vogel is staying tight to Cho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vogel throws an elbow but Cho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cho defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vogel in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends.
Vogel is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vogel working the ground and pound from side control.
Vogel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vogel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cho works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vogel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vogel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vogel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vogel is in close to Cho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel cracks Cho with a solid left hand.
Vogel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogel trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vogel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cho's head.
Vogel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Cho being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vogel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cho quickly recovers to half guard.
Vogel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel is nestled in close to Cho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

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

Kurt Vogel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Vogel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cho.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vogel clinches with his opponent.
Cho wants a takedown but no success here.
Cho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vogel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vogel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Vogel lands a takedown into guard.
Cho is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vogel dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cho stops Vogel from passing to mount.
Vogel taking a break here but Cho is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel is pressing down on Cho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cho is holding on for now.
Vogel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vogel prevents Cho from standing back up.
Vogel looks to land a strike but Cho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Vogel postures up in Cho's guard and throws a big left but Cho blocks it.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Vogel trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho keeping full guard, as Vogel tries to pass.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogel is working Cho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogel throws an elbow that misses. Cho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vogel's guard. Nice move by Cho!

Vogel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cho dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vogel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cho's guard! Nice work there by Vogel!
Cho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vogel works over Cho with some ground and pound from guard.
Vogel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cho is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogel throws a strike but Cho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel wants to get back to his feet but Cho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Vogel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vogel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vogel is defending well.

Vogel has picked Cho up - he's going for a ride! Vogel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Cho kicks off Vogel and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vogel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cho was covering up waiting for the punch and Vogel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurt Vogel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vogel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Vogel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogel 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cale Downes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jon
vs
Downes

168 cm
32
163 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Downes.
Downes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Downes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jon's waist but Jon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downes off to one side.

Downes clinches with his opponent.
Jon has Downes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Downes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Jon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jon has managed to get both his arms back between Downes's legs - danger averted.
Jon controlling from the top position.
Jon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Downes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Downes walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Downes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lil Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
Jon scores with a hook.
Downes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Downes needs to keep his hands up - Jon had a free shot at his head there.
Downes wants to slow Jon down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Jon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Downes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Downes wants to clinch up but Jon keeps it at a distance.
Jon lands with an uppercut that bounces Downes off the cage and back into range.
Downes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Downes ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon slaps away a takedown attempt from Downes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downes circles away quickly and effectively.
Downes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jon tries to sprawl out of it but Downes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Downes ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lil Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downes throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily.
Jon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jon punishes Downes's body with a nice straight punch.
Downes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Downes doesn't seem bothered though.
Jon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downes takes one to the chin there.
Downes shoots in for a double leg but Jon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Downes is rocked!
Downes shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense.
Downes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jon finish him?
Jon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downes.
Downes looks winded!
Downes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jon to score with a decent uppercut.
Downes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jon as he jumps to the side.
Jon lands with a big right hook that stumbles Downes - he's out on his feet here! Jon follows up with another monster hook that separates Downes from consciousness! Downes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jon stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lil Jon!
Lil Jon is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Lil Jon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bergfried
vs
Kucharski

169 cm
38
141 lbs
29 - 22 - 2

177 cm
36
144 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Kucharski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kucharski's head.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Kucharski slaps the foot to one side.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kucharski has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a nice hook to Kucharski's body. Kucharski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kucharski moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Kucharski down.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Kucharski saw that one coming.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried tries to work over Kucharski's front leg with a kick but Kucharski checks it.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Kucharski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Kucharski sees coming a mile off.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Kucharski 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.
Kucharski avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried misses with a body shot
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Kucharski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Kucharski's body.
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Kucharski blocks the leg kick.
Kucharski moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried swings for the body but Kucharski moves out of range.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kucharskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucharski.
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucharski can do to turn this around?
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried lands a front kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kucharski has time to react.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kucharski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kucharski on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kucharski moves away.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Kucharski blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucharski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucharski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kucharski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Bergfried.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bergfried throws a leg kick
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergfried lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kucharski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kucharski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski ducks right into an uppercut from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucharski manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the temple. Kucharski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Kucharski blocks the body kick.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kucharski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bergfried has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Kucharski's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucharski's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kucharski walks into a stiff left hand from Bergfried.
Bergfried goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried throws a hook but Kucharski avoids it easily.
Kucharski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bergfried finds it's way round the side to connect with Kucharski's head.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Kucharski moves out of range.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Kucharski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Kucharski checks it.
Kucharski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucharski.
Kucharski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried lands with an uppercut that bounces Kucharski off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried misses with a body punch
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kucharski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried is looking to chop away at Kucharski's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Kucharski's leg but Kucharski calmly moves out of range.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Kucharski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Kucharski slips a straight right by Bergfried.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Kucharski's side.
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Kucharski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Kucharski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried cracks Kucharski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried wants to slow Kucharski down by chopping away at his legs.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Kucharski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Kucharski checks it
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried tries to score with a low kick but Kucharski moves his leg out of the way.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried cracks a nice hook into Kucharski's ribs.
Kucharski moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Bergfried misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Bergfried misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Kucharski blocks the low kick.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried lands with a hook. Kucharski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michal Kucharski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kucharski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Kucharski moved out of range nicely.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried jabs Kucharski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Kucharski moved away.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws a jab when Kucharski was well out of range.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried misses with a left hand
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried lands a jab.
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Kucharski sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Kucharski blocks a leg kick.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Kucharski saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kucharski avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kucharski blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kucharski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kucharski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Kucharski down.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Bergfried tried to score with a low kick but Kucharski checks it.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried misses with a hook.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kucharski slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried tests Kucharski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried is the new bantamweight champion!
Friedrich Bergfried decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.