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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Miller
vs
PercivalH

200 cm
25
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swinging wildly here.
PercivalH throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses PercivalH's front leg but catches the back leg as PercivalH tries to avoid it.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PercivalH defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from PercivalH.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but PercivalH swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PercivalH tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PercivalH to the ground. PercivalH escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller lands a high kick!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with PercivalH, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes PercivalH against the cage but PercivalH circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch there but PercivalH circles away.
A jab from PercivalH misses.

Miller gets caught flat footed, as PercivalH shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
PercivalH with a flurry of punches that miss.
PercivalH connects with a couple of short punches.
PercivalH has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PercivalH trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PercivalH is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
PercivalH won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and PercivalH is now in half guard.
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!
PercivalH working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PercivalH trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
PercivalH 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.
PercivalH trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Miller is looking to control PercivalH's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as PercivalH sits in half guard.
PercivalH not doing much here.
Miller trying to hold on to PercivalH's head to control him but PercivalH postures up.
PercivalH is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PercivalH slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
PercivalH performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from PercivalH.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller taking some punishment here, with PercivalH in his half guard.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Miller is staying active underneath PercivalH, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PercivalH takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

It looks like Randy Miller has been cut.
PercivalH is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
PercivalH lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PercivalH drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John PercivalH dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller shoots and misses

and PercivalH counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
PercivalH working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
PercivalH wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
PercivalH scoring with some ground and pound.
PercivalH is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PercivalH makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PercivalH with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
PercivalH chips away with some ground and pound.
PercivalH trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
PercivalH connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller controls PercivalH momentarily but PercivalH frees himself.
PercivalH stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PercivalH distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PercivalH controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
PercivalH works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller has hold of PercivalH's hands but PercivalH slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PercivalH is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Miller is rocked!
PercivalH is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Miller is hurt! He's hurt bad - PercivalH fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Miller from any more punishment! Congratulations to PercivalH! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John PercivalH!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abel Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Frey
vs
Gimenez

199 cm
22
133 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abel Frey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Octavio Gimenez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gimenez throws out a counter right but Frey avoids it with no problem.
Gimenez throws a jab when Frey was well out of range.
Frey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frey throws a body punch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Gimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey tries to land a front kick but Gimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frey slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey doesn't manage to clinch there - Gimenez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frey is looking to clinch.
Gimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Frey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gimenez throws a hook to the side of Frey's head but Frey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frey throwing a counter right hand but Gimenez manages to avoid it.
Frey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Gimenez as Frey shoots in.
Frey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Frey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frey on the side of the head.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Frey. Frey gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gimenez lands a head shot.
Gimenez throws the left hand but Frey avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimenez lands a head shot.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frey misses with a takedown attempt
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Frey.
Frey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
It looked like Frey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Gimenez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gimenez catches Frey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gimenez misses with a hook. Frey ducked under it nicely.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Frey slips under a jab.
Gimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frey in his tracks.
Gimenez checks a low kick from Frey.
Gimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frey shoots for a takedown but Gimenez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown.
Frey is breathing heavily.
Gimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Octavio Gimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Frey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gimenez connects with a body shot.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frey walks into a jab.
Frey looks to clinch
and Gimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gimenez cracks Frey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gimenez jabs Frey right on the nose. Frey blinks but takes it well.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Frey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Frey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frey fails with the takedown.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Frey's head.
Gimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey has his takedown stuffed
and Gimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Frey ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gimenez looks to land a right hand but Frey moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gimenez misses the target.
Frey tries to counter with a takedown but Gimenez is quick to defend against it.
Gimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Frey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gimenez misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frey.
Frey misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gimenez lands a jab to Frey's midsection.
Frey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gimenez is fending him off so far but Frey persists. Nope, Gimenez circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frey in his tracks.
Frey defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
As Gimenez backs away, Frey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frey wants to clinch but Gimenez slips to the side
and Frey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frey.
Frey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gimenez with a jab.
Gimenez connects with a single shot there.
Gimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Frey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Frey's head.
Frey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Abel Frey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gimenez.
Gimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frey.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gimenez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
Frey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez swings for the body but Frey moves out of range.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut. Frey saw that one coming.
Frey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frey tries to clinch up but Gimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frey ducks right into an uppercut from Gimenez.
Gimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gimenez throws a body punch but Frey moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Frey. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Frey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gimenez tests Frey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frey tries for a takedown but Gimenez circles away easily
enabling Gimenez to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gimenez throws out the jab.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimenez lands the left hand.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Gimenez scores with a body shot.
Gimenez misses with a straight right.
Gimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gimenez thuds his right hand into Frey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gimenez stuns Frey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gimenez misses with a straight left.
Frey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frey there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Gimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
As Gimenez tries to get set, Frey tries to push him back and clinch up but Gimenez manages to avoid the attempt.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
Frey shoots and misses
and Gimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frey throws a leg kick but Gimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frey dives in and grabs Gimenez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gimenez pushes down on Frey's head and hops out.
Gimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Frey avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
A big right from Gimenez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gimenez dips to his left and cracks Frey with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Gimenez misses the target.
Gimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gimenez throws out a loose jab but Frey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frey looks to land a body kick but Gimenez moved away.
Frey defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frey moves away.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gimenez connects with a body shot.
Gimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Gimenez.
Frey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gimenez.
Frey slips a jab from Gimenez.
As Gimenez backs away, Frey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gimenez connects with a jab.
Frey tries to clinch up.
Gimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gimenez stuns Frey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gimenez.
Frey tries to clinch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Frey punishes Gimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Frey moves away from the strike by Gimenez.
Frey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Octavio Gimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Frey moves away and avoids it.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Gimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frey doesn't seem phased though.
Gimenez misses with a looping left.
Gimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frey slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez throws a jab when Frey was well out of range.
Gimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frey staying out of range there.
A jab from Gimenez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frey tries to clinch but Gimenez moves out of range.
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!
Gimenez jabs Frey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gimenez throws a looping overhand right but Frey ducks down to avoid it.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel Frey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gimenez scores with a hook to the body. Frey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Gimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gimenez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Gimenez!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dancing Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dave
vs
Downes

173 cm
29
156 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

175 cm
25
153 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dancing Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Downes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dave looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Downes stands up and beckons Dave to his feet.

Downes dives in and scores a takedown into Dave's guard.
Downes stands up over Dave, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Downes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downes wants to control from the top but Dave keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes wants to sweep here but Dave controlling him for the moment.

Downes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dave is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Downes manages to break the clinch.
Dave displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downes.
Dave throws a quick counter kick to the body but Downes avoids it.
Dave explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dave throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downes is defended easily by Dave.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave ducks right into an uppercut from Downes.
Dave ducks under a wild hook from Downes.
Dave misses with a kick to the body.
Downes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downes is defended easily by Dave.
As Downes backs away, Dave returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dancing Dave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
Downes shoots in for a takedown but Dave shows good takedown defense.
Dave thows a left - swing and a miss!

Downes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Downes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dave tries to get to full guard but Downes has control of the leg.
Downes is looking to take a break and control but Dave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dave sees it coming and defends easily.

Downes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Downes wants to take a breather but Dave is having none of it.

Downes wants to work for an arm triangle but Dave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dave taking some punishment here, with Downes in his half guard.

Downes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dave sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downes trying to control from half guard but Dave is working away.

Downes is trying to work for a kimura but Dave is defending well.

Downes is looking for a kimura but Dave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Downes to get the leverage.
Downes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Downes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dave has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Downes closes the distance and clinches up with Dave, looking for a takedown. Downes pushes Dave against the cage but Dave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downes.
Dave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dave.
Downes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dave lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Downes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Downes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dave sprawls well. Dave wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dancing Dave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes has a takedown stuffed.
Dave lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dave is fending him off so far but Downes persists. Nope, Dave circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Downes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dave's guard.

Downes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Downes seems to have locked his on tight now - Dave screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Downes, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cale Downes!
Cale Downes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Dancing Dave had this to say: 'You big muppet!!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petey Tarfel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tarfel
vs
Vogel

170 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

153 cm
27
142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarfel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogel moves away.
Tarfel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vogel counters with a takedown into side control.
Vogel trying to control the action but Tarfel is working from the bottom.
Tarfel sneaks back into half guard.
Tarfel is looking to improve his position.
Vogel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarfel keeps working.
Tarfel is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel is looking to stall here but Tarfel recovers full guard.
Vogel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel wants to sweep here but Vogel controlling him for the moment.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel landing with the ground and pound.
Vogel won't allow Tarfel to sweep him here.
Tarfel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarfel keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.

Tarfel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vogel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vogel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vogel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tarfel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tarfel keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vogel is in close to Tarfel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarfel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vogel is still trying to improve position.
Vogel landing some decent shots from guard.
Vogel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarfel's head.
Tarfel wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarfel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarfel is really struggling to control Vogel but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Tarfel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vogel landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel landing with the ground and pound.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogel distracts Tarfel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vogel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vogel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Tarfel looking for a guillotine here but Vogel defends easily.
Vogel works over Tarfel with some ground and pound from guard.

Tarfel is rocked!
Vogel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Tarfel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarfel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarfel seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarfel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tarfel prevents Vogel from standing back up.
Vogel is trying to escape back to his feet but Tarfel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tarfel prevents Vogel from escaping the position.
Tarfel is putting a hurting on Vogel here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vogel can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tarfel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vogel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarfel scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vogel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Tarfel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vogel to the mat! Vogel manages to get full guard.
Vogel wants to stand and escape but Tarfel is having none of it.
Tarfel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vogel wants to stand up but Tarfel is controlling him.
Tarfel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tarfel tries to move to mount but Vogel blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarfel moves into full mount!
Tarfel throws a strike there. Vogel manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarfel with the ground and pound but Vogel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarfel won't allow Vogel to get back to his feet.

Vogel wriggles free and stands up.
Tarfel darts in looking for a takedown but Vogel gets double underhooks and turns Tarfel into the cage.
Vogel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarfel. Tarfel gets slowly back to his feet.

Vogel clinches up with Tarfel and pushes him back against the cage.

Vogel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tarfel uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel wants to get back to his feet but Tarfel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vogel keeping moving, preventing Tarfel from controlling successfully.
Tarfel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vogel is retaining full guard.
Kurt Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vogel wants to get back to his feet but Tarfel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vogel being controlled here, momentarily.
Vogel wants to stand and escape but Tarfel is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

Vogel has managed to clinch.

Tarfel breaks the clinch.
Tarfel looks to land a left hand but Vogel moved out of range nicely.

Vogel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tarfel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tarfel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vogel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarfel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.
Tarfel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Tarfel keeps moving.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel trying to control but Tarfel is working from the bottom.
Tarfel has momentary wrist control but Vogel slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel trying to control but Tarfel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vogel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarfel paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vogel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tarfel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vogel manages to get himself to full guard.

Vogel kicks Tarfel off and gets to his feet.
Vogel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarfel moves to clinch but Vogel breaks away

and Vogel counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarfel manages to get back to half guard.
Tarfel is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Vogel seems content to control.
Vogel tries to pass to full mount but Tarfel defends it.
Vogel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogel is working away from the top position though.
Tarfel wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vogel in particular looking to stall.
Tarfel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vogel trying to control but Tarfel is working from the bottom.
Vogel distracts Tarfel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel distracts Tarfel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogel trying to control but Tarfel is working from the bottom.
Petey Tarfel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel with a nice head shot there.
Vogel stands up over Tarfel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vogel sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Tarfel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vogel defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarfel's head.
Vogel loads up on a big left hand. Tarfel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Vogel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tarfel can't hide his disappointment, as Vogel celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Vogel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Czyngis Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimi Paltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czyngis Chan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kimi Paltonen's chin.

Chan
vs
Paltonen

188 cm
18
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

222 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Czyngis Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimi Paltonen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paltonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chan works Paltonen's body with a nice hook.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Paltonen's head.
Paltonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paltonen walks straight into a right hand from Chan - that's dropped him! Chan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Paltonen from any more punishment! Paltonen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Czyngis Chan!
During a confident post fight interview, Czyngis Chan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Edkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paez Paez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Edkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Edkins
vs
Paez

190 cm
26
203 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

225 cm
28
187 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Edkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paez Paez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edkins is fending him off so far but Paez persists. Nope, Edkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Edkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paez momentarily.
Edkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paez tries to clinch but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Edkins.
Edkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edkins connects with a right hand. Paez shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edkins lands a two punch combo.

Paez is rocked!

Edkins gets caught napping as Paez dives in and scores a takedown. Edkins manages to retain guard.
Paez is still in real trouble! Can Edkins finish him?

Edkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paez seems to have recovered his senses.

Edkins working for a triangle but Paez defends it easily.
Paez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.

Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paez 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.
Paez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Paez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Edkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edkins's guard.

Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paez pulls his head out easily.

Paez is working for a kimura but Edkins is defending it quite comfortably.

Edkins looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edkins actively working from the bottom here.

Paez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Paez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Paez is trying to work for a kimura but Edkins is defending well.

Edkins looking for submissions off his back.

Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Paez is working for a kimura but Edkins is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Edkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edkins regains full guard. Nicely done.

Paez drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Paez off! Paez jumps back into Edkins's guard.
Paez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.

Paez 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.

Paez drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Paez off! Paez jumps back into Edkins's guard.

Paez 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.
Edkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Paez 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.

Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

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

Edkins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Paez frees his head nicely. Oh but Edkins has switched to an armbar! Paez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wainamoinen
vs
Fiddler

190 cm
29
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

196 cm
40
280 lbs
31 - 24 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler lands with a right hand.

It looks like Veikkko Wainamoinen has been cut.
Wainamoinen misses with a jab to the body

and Fiddler counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wainamoinen off his feet! Fiddler dives into side control looking to finish!

Wainamoinen is rocked!
Wainamoinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wainamoinen tries to get out of the position.
Fiddler lands a strong strike to the head of Wainamoinen. That's dazed him! Fiddler looking to finish here. Wainamoinen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fiddler lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
After the fight, Freddie Fiddler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Machado
vs
Jon

175 cm
35
164 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

168 cm
32
163 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Revolution Clothing

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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jon.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jon throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado thows a body kick. Jon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jon throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jon. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Machado.
Jon lands with a good body shot.
Jon misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jon swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
As Jon looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Jon just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado swings for the body but Jon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Jon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Jon.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machado misses.
Jon avoids the body shot from Machado.
Jon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jon throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Jon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Jon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Jon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jon is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Jon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jon is just out of range.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jon to score with a decent uppercut.
Jon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Jon misses with a looping right.
Jon lands with a cross.
Jon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.

Machado clinches with his opponent.
Machado avoiding damage.
Jon blocking some punches.
Jon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado just leaning against Jon, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado is trying to stall.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Jon's ribcage. Jon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
Machado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Jon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jon is defending well for now.
Machado is leaning against Jon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado is struggling to control the position.
Jon letting Machado take a breather here.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Jon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Jon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Jon misses with a looping left.
Jon sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Jon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Jon down.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Jon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Jon's ribs.
Machado swings for the body but Jon moves out of range.
Machado lands a nice hook to Jon's body. Jon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Jon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Jon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Jon throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Jon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jon thinking.
Jon misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Jon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jon.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jon lands with a cross.
Machado thuds a left hand into Jon's body.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado misses with a low kick as Jon jumps back.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a body punch but Jon moves out of range.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws the left hand but Jon avoids the punch easily.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Jon.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jon misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jon with a hook.
Machado sizes up Jon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jon lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jon moves away.
Jon feints the counter takedown.
Jon throws a big shot that misses.
Jon lands a right hook to the body.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jon misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Jon lands an overhand right.
Jon lands a jab-cross combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
Machado is looking to wear down Jon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon lands with a nice body punch.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Jon throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado digs a good hook to Jon's body.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Machado moves into the clinch.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jon letting Machado take a breather here.

Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado scores with a three punch combo!
Lil Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jon throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Jon backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jon tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon takes one on the button.
Jon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Jon throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Jon misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Jon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon being controlled against the cage.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado stalling the fight.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Jon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jon.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon.

Jon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
Jon is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Jon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jon postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Jon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jon throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.

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

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

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