AMC 009 Templar vs Gatsby PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Soleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mart Tunh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soleimani
vs
Tunh

185 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qasem Soleimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mart Tunh!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tunh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soleimani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tunh's knee momentarily.
Tunh wants to clinch up but Soleimani keeps it at a distance.
Tunh moves in looking to clinch but Soleimani pushes him off.
Soleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunh.
Qasem Soleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a head kick but Tunh moves out of range.
Soleimani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soleimani wants to slow Tunh down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Tunh misses the jab.
Soleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tunh.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh wants to slow Soleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Soleimani defending well as Tunh loads up on a big left hand.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
Soleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunh.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Tunh blocks the low kick.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani stuffs the takedown.
Soleimani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Tunh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soleimani!
Tunh tries to clinch there but Soleimani circles away.
Soleimani delivers a nice body kick.
Tunh looks winded!
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Tunh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Tunh tries for a takedown but Soleimani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soleimani is looking to clinch but Tunh is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Tunh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tunh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunh avoids the head kick by Soleimani.
Tunh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soleimani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. Tunh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tunh shoots in and drives through. Soleimani sprawls well.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunh. That did some damage!
Tunh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Tunh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride.
Soleimani lands a high kick!
Soleimani is looking to slow Tunh down with leg kicks.
Tunh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soleimani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tunh.
Soleimani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunh's sensitive parts.
Soleimani thumps Tunh with a low kick.
Tunh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soleimani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soleimani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tunh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Tunh moves out of range easily.
Tunh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tunh keeps the fight on the outside.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tunh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tunh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soleimani. That's going to slow Tunh down.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Tunh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Soleimani rushes Tunh and presses him up against the cage.
Soleimani is looking to control Tunh's arms but Tunh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soleimani has his back to the cage.
Soleimani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tunh's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
Tunh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tunh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Soleimani.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soleimani. That's going to slow Tunh down.
Tunh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses
and Tunh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soleimani thinking.
Soleimani throws a leg kick which misses Tunh's front leg but catches the back leg as Tunh tries to avoid it.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
Soleimani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride.
Tunh missing with a left hand there. Soleimani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown but Soleimani shows good takedown defense.
Soleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Qasem Soleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soleimani throws a quick counter head kick but Tunh was just out of range.
Tunh misses with a low kick.
Tunh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mart Tunh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunh tries to clinch but Soleimani is having none of it.
Soleimani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tunh lands with a nice body punch.
Tunh is breathing heavily.
Soleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunh's sensitive parts.
Soleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soleimani as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Soleimani.
Qasem Soleimani is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Soleimani is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tunh.
Soleimani thows a body kick. Tunh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Soleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
Soleimani connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soleimani!
A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.
Soleimani fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani connects with a solid leg kick.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Soleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soleimani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soleimani lands with a slapping head kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tunh can do to turn this around?
Soleimani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunh. That did some damage!
Soleimani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soleimani lands with a slapping head kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tunh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soleimani counters with a leg kick.
Tunh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soleimani can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soleimani.
Tunh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani tries to clinch but Tunh is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries to clinch up.
Tunh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soleimani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tunh somewhat.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Soleimani dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tunh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soleimani can pounce on him.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Tunh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh misses the shot to the body.
Tunh misses with a low kick.
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani lands a head kick. Tunh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tunh misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tunh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunh throws a low kick but Soleimani moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleimani wants to clinch.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
And Tunh tries to counter it with a takedown but Soleimani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soleimani is looking to clinch but Tunh is avoiding it.
Soleimani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tunh circles away.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soleimani lands a high kick!
Soleimani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tunh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soleimani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tunh circles away.
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. Tunh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Tunh moves out of range easily.
Soleimani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soleimani lands a head kick. Tunh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soleimani as he jumps to the side.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soleimani. Tunh shrugs it off though.
Tunh misses with a jab to the body
and Soleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
Tunh blocks a head kick by Soleimani.
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tunh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soleimani avoids it really well and circles away.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.
Soleimani keeps Tunh at a distance using the push kick.
Soleimani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tunh.
Soleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Soleimani.
Tunh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soleimani. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Soleimani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Tunh dives in for a single leg takedown but Soleimani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Soleimani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soleimani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soleimani has had enough of the clinch but Tunh keeps him there for the moment.
Soleimani tries to break free but Tunh pushes him back against the cage.
Soleimani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soleimani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soleimani lands an elbow inside.
Tunh takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries to break free but Tunh pushes him back against the cage.
Mart Tunh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasem Soleimani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tunh takes an elbow to the forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Soleimani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soleimani 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Soleimani!
Qasem Soleimani managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutrition Down Under, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mart Tunh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te vencere otro dia'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Rossengiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Makaronelli
vs
Rossengiar

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Rossengiar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaronelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossengiar defends well and Makaronelli ends up having to push Rossengiar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossengiar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossengiar is out of range and Makaronelli settles back down.

Rossengiar drives through and clinches with Makaronelli against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossengiar lands a good knee to the midsection. Makaronelli won't want to take too many of those.
Rossengiar goes for a takedown attempt but Makaronelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makaronelli dodges the punch combination from Rossengiar.
Rossengiar blocks a head kick by Makaronelli.

Makaronelli darts in and clinches Rossengiar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makaronelli pulls guard.
Makaronelli seems keen to control Rossengiar's posture.

Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Makaronelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makaronelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Makaronelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaronelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Rossengiar wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving.
Makaronelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
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.
Rossengiar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossengiar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaronelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rossengiar counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaronelli is defended easily by Rossengiar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Rossengiar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossengiar scores with a punch to the head.
Rossengiar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaronelli circles away.
Makaronelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaronelli has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli is looking to clinch.
Rossengiar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makaronelli but Makaronelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Rossengiar lands but Makaronelli takes it in his stride.
Rossengiar tried to score with a low kick but Makaronelli checks it.

Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
Makaronelli can't break the clinch.
Makaronelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossengiar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makaronelli is trying to push Rossengiar away but Rossengiar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossengiar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rossengiar tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossengiar drops back down to his feet.

Rossengiar breaks the clinch.
Rossengiar checks a low kick from Makaronelli.
Rossengiar dives in and grabs Makaronelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes down on Rossengiar's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Rossengiar. No joy for Makaronelli on that attempt.
Rossengiar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaronelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rossengiar sprawls and moves away.
Rossengiar stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaronelli. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rossengiar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossengiar throws a head kick that misses.
Rossengiar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rossengiar manages to break the clinch.
Rossengiar tries to clinch up but Makaronelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaronelli throws a quick counter head kick but Rossengiar was just out of range.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt - Rossengiar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli tries to clinch but Rossengiar is having none of it.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Rossengiar sprawls well.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Makaronelli has managed to clinch.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Rossengiar stands there with Makaronelli around his waist. Makaronelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaronelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossengiar is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.

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

Makaronelli pushes Rossengiar off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossengiar dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaronelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makaronelli moves in looking to clinch but Rossengiar pushes him off.
Rossengiar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rossengiar is breathing heavily.

Makaronelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Makaronelli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossengiar as he avoids it easily.

Makaronelli drives through and clinches with Rossengiar against the cage.
Rossengiar gets underhooks to prevent Makaronelli's takedown attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli goes for a double leg but Rossengiar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossengiar continues to drive forward.
Rossengiar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaronelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaronelli throws a head kick that misses.
Rossengiar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli shoots in but Rossengiar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makaronelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossengiar counters with a big head kick but Makaronelli shrugs it off.

Rossengiar moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossengiar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossengiar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossengiar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaronelli is fending him off so far but Rossengiar persists. Nope, Makaronelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaronelli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaronelli connects with a body shot.

Makaronelli darts in and clinches Rossengiar up against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to break free but Rossengiar has control.
Makaronelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossengiar.
Makaronelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossengiar walks away with a smile on his face. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Makaronelli.
Rossengiar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makaronelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossengiar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Makaronelli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rossengiar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaronelli darts in looking for a takedown but Rossengiar gets double underhooks and turns Makaronelli into the cage.

Makaronelli gets a clinch.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Makaronelli avoiding damage.
Makaronelli is trying to pull guard but Rossengiar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Makaronelli manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli trying to control the position here.
Makaronelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli keeping moving, preventing Rossengiar from controlling successfully.
Rossengiar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makaronelli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Makaronelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makaronelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rossengiar's guard.
Makaronelli is taking a breather. Rossengiar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position.

Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Rossengiar has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makaronelli drags the fight down to the ground.
Makaronelli has Rossengiar pulled in close to control his posture.

Makaronelli is looking for a triangle here but Rossengiar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossengiar working away.
Makaronelli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rossengiar working Makaronelli over with strikes.
Makaronelli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rossengiar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossengiar wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving.
Makaronelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaronelli is on top in guard.

Makaronelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makaronelli with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Makaronelli throwing strikes but missing.
Rossengiar looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossengiar, not yet.
Rossengiar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaronelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makaronelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makaronelli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Enzo Makaronelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossengiar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaronelli moves away.
Makaronelli attempts a counter takedown but Rossengiar avoids it well and moves away.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossengiar is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Rossengiar circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horatio Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Iordanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Iordanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Green
vs
Iordanov

171 cm
24
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
28
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horatio Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor Iordanov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Iordanov misses.

Iordanov darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iordanov tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Iordanov back against the cage.
Iordanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iordanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Iordanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iordanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iordanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Iordanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iordanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iordanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Iordanov has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Iordanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatio Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to circle away but Iordanov has him pinned against the cage.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Iordanov is controlling him.
Green tries to break the clinch but Iordanov is controlling the position.

Iordanov breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iordanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Iordanov has the dominant position.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Iordanov is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iordanov tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Iordanov slows down the pace here.

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.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Iordanov has him pressed against the cage.
Iordanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iordanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iordanov has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Iordanov.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iordanov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Iordanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Green in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Iordanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Iordanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iordanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iordanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iordanov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iordanov moves away.
Iordanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iordanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iordanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iordanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Iordanov seems unphased.
Horatio Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Iordanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Iordanov lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iordanov is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iordanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatio Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Iordanov instigates a clinch.

Iordanov manages to break the clinch.

Iordanov has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iordanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Iordanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iordanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Iordanov is stalling here.
Green can't break the clinch.
Iordanov lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iordanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iordanov misses with a low kick.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iordanov throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Green.
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iordanov counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Iordanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Iordanov looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iordanov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iordanov feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Iordanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Iordanov has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Iordanov.

It looks like Horatio Green has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iordanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iordanov up against the cage.

Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iordanov uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iordanov wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.

Iordanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green wriggles free and stands up.
Green looks to land a combination. Iordanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iordanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iordanov moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Iordanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Iordanov throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Green feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Green misses with a looping right.
Iordanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot
and Iordanov counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green scores with a one two! Iordanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iordanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.

Iordanov closes the distance and clinches.
Iordanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green is working for takedown but Iordanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Green slowing the pace effectively.
Iordanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to push Iordanov away but Iordanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iordanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horatio Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Green breaks the clinch.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iordanov throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Iordanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatio Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses the shot to the body.
As Green backs off Iordanov throws a huge counter combo but Green manages to avoid it all.
Gregor Iordanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green blocks a head kick by Iordanov.

Iordanov has managed to clinch.
Iordanov misses with a body punch.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iordanov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Iordanov pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iordanov has him pressed against the cage.
Gregor Iordanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iordanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregor Iordanov.
I've got Iordanov 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Iordanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Gowing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Paltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Gowing could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikko Paltonen's chin.

Gowing
vs
Paltonen

207 cm
20
294 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Gowing!
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, Mikko Paltonen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gowing slips under a jab from Paltonen.
Gowing misses with a takedown attempt - Paltonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gowing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
Gowing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paltonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paltonen throws a hook but Gowing avoids it easily.
Gowing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paltonen's head.

It looks like Mikko Paltonen has been cut.

Paltonen tries to sprawl but Gowing drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Paltonen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gowing is on him like a limpet, forcing Paltonen back against the cage.
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!
Paltonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gowing controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Gowing.
Gowing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gowing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paltonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Gowing breaks the clinch.
Paltonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand

and Gowing counters with a head kick that drops Paltonen - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Paltonen is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing unloads with some huge strikes here! Paltonen is out! Gowing wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cameron Gowing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mingi Tyyp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ballzonya
vs
Tyyp

182 cm
42
178 lbs
29 - 26 - 0

190 cm
34
185 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ballzonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyyp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyyp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a solid leg kick but Ballzonya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyyp.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Ballzonya.
Good shot there by Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Tyyp tenderised Ballzonya's leg. Ballzonya is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp scores with a head kick. Ballzonya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyyp throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Tyyp misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyyp closes the distance but Ballzonya moves to the side
and Ballzonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya tries to move into range but Tyyp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the body
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyyp misses with a combination
and Tyyp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballzonya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Tyyp. Those never looked like landing.
Tyyp misses with a right hand
and Ballzonya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyyp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ballzonya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyyp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Ballzonya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ballzonya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyyp.
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!
Tyyp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballzonya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyyp lands a right hook to the body.
Tyyp throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Ballzonya's corner calls for a 1-2. Ballzonya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyyp looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Ballzonya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyyp just manages to avoid it.
Tyyp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyyp checks a low kick from Ballzonya.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyyp - that will leave a mark!
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyyp misses the target.
Ballzonya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyyp manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballzonya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyyp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballzonya was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyyp.
Ballzonya misses with a low kick.
Tyyp throws a lazy right hand but Ballzonya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyyp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
Tyyp throws a head punch that misses.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Ballzonya avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Ballzonya struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyyp controls his hands.
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
Ballzonya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp misses with a body punch.
Ballzonya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ballzonya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyyp effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Tyyp.
Tyyp scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Tyyp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyyp just leaning against Ballzonya, taking a breather.
Ballzonya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballzonya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyyp is looking to control Ballzonya's arms but Ballzonya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyyp has his back to the cage.
Ballzonya avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyyp.
Ballzonya has Tyyp pressed against the cage.
A short left from Tyyp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyyp.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballzonya controls his hands.

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

Mingi Tyyp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tyyp fails to land with a series of punches.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyyp connects with a body shot.
Ballzonya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ballzonya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballzonya throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyyp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyyp tries to clinch up but Ballzonya circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballzonya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya missing with a left hand there. Tyyp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ballzonya takes a step back to recover.
Tyyp moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyyp just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyyp misses with an uppercut. Ballzonya saw that one coming.
Ballzonya thuds his shin into the meat of Tyyp's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya misses with a looping right.
Tyyp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyyp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballzonya.
A swing and a miss from Ballzonya.
Tyyp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyyp checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyyp throws a right hand that Ballzonya ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballzonya also avoids with ease.
Ballzonya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Tyyp moves into range and clinches up with Ballzonya.
Ballzonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ballzonya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyyp throws a nice head kick!
Tyyp defending well as Ballzonya loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ballzonya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballzonya cracks Tyyp with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyyp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya is looking to slow Tyyp down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Tyyp lands but Ballzonya takes it in his stride.

Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Ballzonya in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ballzonya.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballzonya stalling in the clinch.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ballzonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp digs a right hand underneath Ballzonya's ribcage. Ballzonya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballzonya blocks a body shot from Tyyp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Ballzonya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Ballzonya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyyp.
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ballzonya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyyp pushes Ballzonya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballzonya blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyyp digs a right hand underneath Ballzonya's ribcage. Ballzonya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyyp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ballzonya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyyp tries to stall but Ballzonya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballzonya has a couple of punches blocked by Tyyp.
Ballzonya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyyp lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyyp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyyp tries to work over Ballzonya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp lands a good knee to the midsection. Ballzonya won't want to take too many of those.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyyp is leaning against Ballzonya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballzonya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyyp blocking some punches.
Ballzonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ballzonya blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyyp tries to work over Ballzonya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballzonya blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingi Tyyp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ballzonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tyyp throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Tyyp blocks a leg kick.
Ballzonya throws the left hand but Tyyp avoids the punch easily.
Tyyp misses with a few strikes there.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
Ballzonya backing away here, and Tyyp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Tyyp throws a front kick that sends Ballzonya stumbling back into the cage.
Tyyp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballzonya momentarily.
Tyyp throws a chopping leg kick but Ballzonya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Tyyp is out of range.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick
and Ballzonya counters with a body kick.
Tyyp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballzonya.
Tyyp avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballzonya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyyp.
It looked like Ballzonya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyyp.
Ballzonya missing with a left hand there. Tyyp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyyp throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Tyyp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballzonya moves away.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyyp.
Tyyp takes one to the chin there.
Tyyp misses with the body kick
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballzonya slips a jab from Tyyp.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyyp.
Tyyp looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp slips a straight right by Ballzonya.
Tyyp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyyp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyyp lands a jab to Ballzonya's midsection.
Tyyp misses with a leg kick
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Tyyp moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyyp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ballzonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Tyyp is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tyyp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyyp scores with a head kick. Ballzonya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ballzonya ducks under a wild hook from Tyyp.
Ballzonya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tyyp.
Tyyp looks for the body kick but Ballzonya saw that one coming.
Tyyp avoids the body shot from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya avoids a kick to the body.
Ballzonya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ballzonya throws out a powerful jab.
Ballzonya lands with a cross.
Ballzonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyyp.
Ballzonya looks to land a left hand but Tyyp moved out of range nicely.
Tyyp scores with a sloppy right hand. Ballzonya should have avoided that one.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the body kick from Tyyp.
It looked like Ballzonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyyp throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyyp misses the target.
Tyyp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyyp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ballzonya counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyyp throws out a powerful jab.
Tyyp throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Harry Ballzonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyyp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyyp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyyp throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballzonya. Tyyp does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
Tyyp avoids the body shot from Ballzonya.
Tyyp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mingi Tyyp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyyp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballzonya was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyyp.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mingi Tyyp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyyp 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghassan Raena Alshaibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurd Vinci will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Raena Alshaibi
vs
Vinci

165 cm
26
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
32
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ghassan Raena Alshaibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raena Alshaibi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinci.
Raena Alshaibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinci wants to counter with a clinch but Raena Alshaibi pushes him away.

Vinci pushes Raena Alshaibi up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinci gets through Raena Alshaibi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ghassan Raena Alshaibi has been cut.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raena Alshaibis head.
Vinci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vinci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinci gets through Raena Alshaibi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.

Raena Alshaibi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Raena Alshaibi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raena Alshaibi blocks an uppercut.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Raena Alshaibi seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinci lands with a right to the head.
Vinci creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Raena Alshaibi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Raena Alshaibi drops to his knees and Vinci pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
Our winner, Sigurd Vinci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horizon comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your whole crew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Horizon
vs
St Regis

201 cm
37
249 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

225 cm
36
300 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
St Regis shoots in for a takedown but Horizon shows good takedown defense.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
St Regis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horizon but Horizon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks St Regis in the body.
St Regis looks winded!
Nice body kick from Horizon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horizon.
St Regis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horizon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horizon scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horizon - that will leave a mark!
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horizon.
Horizon lands a nice looking kick to the body. St Regis takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon lands with a kick to the ribs.
St Regis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Horizon.
St Regis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
St Regis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horizon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
St Regis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evan Horizon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
St Regis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Regis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horizon.
Horizon thuds his shin into the meat of St Regis 's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horizon.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Horizon slams his shin into St Regis 's torso.
Horizon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but St Regis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Regis blocks the body kick.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks St Regis in the body.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horizon looks for the body kick but St Regis saw that one coming.
Horizon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horizon lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Regis will feel that in the morning.
Horizon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks St Regis in the body.
Horizon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick.
St Regis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St Regis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horizon. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Regis avoids a kick to the body.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Horizon lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Horizon.
Horizon delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
St Regis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Horizon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
St Regis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horizon with a body shot.
Horizon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
St Regis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horizon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
St Regis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but St Regis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horizon scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horizon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
Horizon throws a front kick that sends St Regis stumbling back into the cage.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
St Regis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horizon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Horizon slams his shin into St Regis 's torso.
St Regis moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Regis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on St Regis 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Regis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horizon but Horizon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Regis moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Regis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horizon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Horizon.
St Regis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evan Horizon is winning the standup battle so far.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horizon - that will leave a mark!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but St Regis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Horizon has got the better of the exchanges.
Horizon keeps St Regis at a distance using the push kick.
St Regis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Regis is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Horizon. St Regis shrugs it off though.
A solid body kick from Horizon.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon scores with a nice body kick.
St Regis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
St Regis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
St Regis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
Horizon throws a front kick that sends St Regis stumbling back into the cage.
Horizon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Regis can do to turn this around?
St Regis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horizon lands a nice looking kick to the body. St Regis takes a step back to recover.
Horizon thows a body kick. St Regis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horizon lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Regis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evan Horizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
St Regis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horizon.
Horizon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
As Horizon backs off St Regis throws a huge counter combo but Horizon manages to avoid it all.
A thudding body kick lands there by Horizon!
Horizon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horizon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Regis wants to counter the offense by Horizon and move into the clinch position.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
Horizon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
St Regis flicks out a counter leg kick but Horizon steps away.
Horizon lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Regis will feel that in the morning.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but St Regis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horizon misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon scores with a spinning back kick!
Horizon throws a wild body kick that St Regis sees coming a mile off.
Horizon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horizon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St Regis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horizon.
Horizon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horizon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Horizon backs off St Regis throws a huge counter combo but Horizon manages to avoid it all.
Nice body kick from Horizon.
Horizon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Regis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St Regis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horizon.
Horizon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon looks for the body kick but St Regis saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Horizon.
Horizon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horizon lands a nice looking body kick.
Horizon lands a front kick.
St Regis blocks the body kick.
Horizon looks for the body kick but St Regis saw that one coming.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Regis wants to counter with a clinch but Horizon pushes him away.
St Regis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Horizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Regis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Regis moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Horizon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

St Regis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Regis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
Horizon scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
Horizon scores with a kick to the body.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horizon scores with a push kick.
Horizon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from St Regis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St Regis blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horizon looks to land a body kick but St Regis moved away.
St Regis unleashes a big counter combination but Horizon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
St Regis throws a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
St Regis blocks the body kick.
Horizon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horizon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Regis .
Horizon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St Regis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horizon looks to land a body kick but St Regis moved away.
St Regis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horizon.
St Regis moves out of range of the body kick.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Regis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like St Regis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horizon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Horizon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horizon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
St Regis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
St Regis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
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!
Horizon throws a wild body kick that St Regis sees coming a mile off.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
Horizon lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Regis will feel that in the morning.
Horizon lands with a nice body kick.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but St Regis avoids it.
St Regis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horizon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horizon - that will leave a mark!
St Regis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horizon. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon scores with a spinning back kick!
Horizon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Regis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Regis tries to counter with a clinch but Horizon shakes him off and moves away.
St Regis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
St Regis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horizon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
Horizon lands with a kick to the ribs.
St Regis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crunch! Horizon slams his shin into St Regis 's torso.
A thudding body kick lands there by Horizon!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horizon scores with a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that St Regis sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
Horizon throws a push kick but St Regis slaps the foot to one side.
Horizon looks to land a body kick but St Regis moved away.
St Regis shoots in and drives through. Horizon sprawls well.
Horizon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horizon throws a front kick that sends St Regis stumbling back into the cage.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Regis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horizon looks to land a body kick but St Regis moved away.
Horizon thuds his shin into the meat of St Regis 's side.
Tikuana St Regis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Regis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Horizon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horizon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard comes to the cage accompanied by Your pussy's glued to a building on fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Finyard
vs
Shot

173 cm
37
139 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

162 cm
30
145 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Finyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finyard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Shot moved away.

Finyard has managed to clinch.

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

Shot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shot controls Finyard momentarily but Finyard frees himself.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Shot trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is doing well to control the position and prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Shot gets full guard.
Shot told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Finyard wanted to stand there but Shot had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard passes Shot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finyard is trying to control. Shot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Shot wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finyard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shot is looking for a sweep. Finyard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finyard winds up and cracks Shot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finyard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shot.
Shot wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Shot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard is looking to advance position but Shot won't allow it.
Shot is looking to improve his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finyard is looking for a kimura here.
Finyard is taking a breather. Shot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finyard stalling away here and it's allowed Shot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Finyard controlling from the top position.
Finyard preventing the sweep.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finyard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shot tries to clinch but Finyard moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Finyard's head and hops out.
Shot throws out a counter right but Finyard avoids it with no problem.
Shot blocks a low kick nicely.
Shot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Finyard clinches with his opponent.

Finyard tightens his grip and picks Shot up, before dumping him to the ground. Shot manages to land in guard.

Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finyard preventing the sweep.
Shot is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Shot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finyard.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Finyard moved out of range.
Shot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finyard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finyard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finyard.

Shot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finyard is looking to get back to is feet but Shot passes into side control.
Zackary Finyard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot lands a few punches from side control.
Finyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Shot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.
Finyard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard is looking for a sweep.
Shot in side control, throwing shots but Finyard defends.
You can see the frustration on Finyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finyard is looking for a sweep.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Finyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Finyard is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Shot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot cracks Finyard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Finyard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shot connects with a decent elbow.
Shot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finyard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shot scores with punches from side control.
Shot cracks Finyard with a big elbow.
Finyard holding on.
Finyard dodges the ground and pound from Shot.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.

Shot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finyard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Finyard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shot is looking to pass Finyard's guard but actually Finyard recovers to full guard.
Shot throws a big right hand that misses.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finyard's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot landing with the ground and pound.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Shot isn't so interested in that idea.
Shot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Shot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finyard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shot's guard.

Finyard passes into half guard.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Finyard wants to take a breather but Shot is having none of it.
Shot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finyard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shot is working Finyard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finyard wants to stand but Shot is controlling the position.
Shot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up.
Finyard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finyard wants to get up but he can't break Shot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Shot trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shot wants to clinch up but Finyard keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Shot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shot.
Shot is looking to land body kicks.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shot back to the cage. Finyard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finyard looks for a takedown but Shot sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Shot misses with a hook

and Finyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shot tries to pull guard but Finyard won't allow it.
Shot is trying to drag Finyard to the mat but Finyard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shot tries to pull guard but Finyard won't allow it.
Zackary Finyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.

Finyard decides to pull guard.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Shot isn't so interested in that idea.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finyard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finyard working a defensive guard here.
Shot throwing strikes but missing.
Shot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finyard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot with a nice head shot there.
Shot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finyard is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Shot.
I think Shot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebastian Shot!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Shot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Villamora
vs
Valentine

193 cm
30
240 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carrera Villamora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Villamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Villamora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carrera Villamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villamora but Villamora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villamora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villamora wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.

Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Villamora looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.

Valentine is working for a kimura but Villamora is defending it quite comfortably.

Villamora actively working from the bottom here.

Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Villamora is having none of it.
Villamora manages to get to full guard.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Villamora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Villamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.

Villamora has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valentine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Villamora.
Villamora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Villamora is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villamora managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Valentine.
Villamora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valentine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villamora avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Valentine.
Villamora is trying to improve his position.
Villamora is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villamora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Villamora is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villamora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrera Villamora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villamora defends it nicely.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Villamora saw that one coming.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villamora circles away.
Carrera Villamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Villamora saw that one coming.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws a hook but Villamora avoids it easily.
Villamora appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Villamora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villamora manages to avoid it.
Villamora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villamora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Villamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Villamora checks it
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine tries to clinch but Villamora moves away
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Leon Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Villamora circles away easily
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine closes the distance but Villamora moves to the side
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrera Villamora dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine misses the body punch
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Valentine misses

and Villamora counters with a crisp one two that drops Valentine! Villamora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Valentine to his feet! Valentine is in big trouble!
Valentine misses with a leg kick

Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a left right combination that sends Valentine crashing to the mat - Villamora wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Valentine out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora retains his super heavyweight title!
Carrera Villamora gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Gatsby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wesley Templar's chin.

Templar
vs
Gatsby

191 cm
42
209 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

175 cm
32
202 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Templar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gatsby. That one must have hurt.
Templar moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesley Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar misses with a hook. Gatsby ducked under it nicely.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templar.
Gatsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.

Templar rushes Gatsby and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Templar.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Templar.
Gatsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Templar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatsby.

It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templar's elbow.
Gatsby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gatsby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Gatsby darts in and clinches Templar up against the cage.
Gatsby cracks Templar with a nice body shot.
Gatsby cracks Templar with a nice body shot.
Templar is breathing heavily.
Gatsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Templar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Templar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatsby.
Gatsby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Templar if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gatsby.

Gatsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gatsby.
Gatsby working over Templar with some ground and pound. Templar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatsby working over Templar with some ground and pound. Templar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatsby prevents Templar from improving his position.
Gatsby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gatsby wants to control but Templar is keeping him busy.
Gatsby working Templar over with strikes.
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. Gatsby connects with a nice short shot to Templar's temple.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Templar is rocked!
Templar is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Templar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatsby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Templar is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gatsby fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Templar from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gatsby! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jay Gatsby took some time post fight to say the following; 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.

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