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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lechu Szulcu (ranked 24425 p4p, 879 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 5445 p4p, 664 weight class). Lechu Szulcu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szulcu
vs
Tarasov

199 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
215 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lechu Szulcu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szulcu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szulcu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarasov manages to circle out of the way.
Tarasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szulcu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarasov.
Szulcu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szulcu tries to clinch but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by Szulcu.
Szulcu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Lechu Szulcu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov drops Szulcu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Szulcu! Tarasov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Valentine (ranked 7495 p4p, 679 weight class) and Kiero Kawa (ranked 8912 p4p, 731 weight class). Valentine has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valentine
vs
Kawa

200 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

222 cm
25
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
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, Kiero Kawa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawa throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Kawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawa.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawa fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiero Kawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawa moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.

Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Kawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kawa has managed to clinch.
Kawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawa fails with the takedown.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valentine's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kawa manages to avoid it.
Kawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawa lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawa misses with a head kick.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Kawa.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Kawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Kawa ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Kawa fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiero Kawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawa can do to turn this around?
Kawa throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawa gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine 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!

Kawa fails to land the takedown.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Kawa.
Kawa shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawa tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Kawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawa is defended easily by Valentine.
Kawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawa wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawa has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawa is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Kawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawa throws a combination that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
An out of breath Leon Valentine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 3895 p4p, 476 weight class) and Carlos Araujo (ranked 5298 p4p, 587 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Cave has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Cave seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cave
vs
Araujo

184 cm
41
190 lbs
28 - 25 - 0

187 cm
29
191 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Cave, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Cave against the cage but Cave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cave throws a head kick but Araujo moves out of range.
Cave misses with the combination.
Cave punishes Araujo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cave lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cave lands a jab to the head.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cave sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo throws a combination that misses
and Cave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Araujo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cave!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Cave!
Post fight, Nick Cave stared into the camera and said 'i amost thought about retire after my last fight but i will keep on a little more!'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 4914 p4p, 630 weight class) and Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 6271 p4p, 724 weight class). Enzo Makaronelli has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Makaronelli
vs
Usaym Tahan

170 cm
28
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

176 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 7 - 4 - 1, 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Makaronelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaronelli continues to drive forward.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaronelli tries to avoid it but Usaym Tahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaronelli to the ground. Makaronelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli throws a series of punches but Usaym Tahan avoids them all with ease.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Usaym Tahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaronelli, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaronelli counters with a straight right hand.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
Makaronelli lands a nice looking body shot.

Makaronelli has closed the distance and engaged Usaym Tahan in a clinch.
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli looking to throw knees to the head but Usaym Tahan is blocking nicely.
Makaronelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Usaym Tahan has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makaronelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Usaym Tahan goes for a takedown attempt but Makaronelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to force a seperation but Usaym Tahan has the dominant position.
Makaronelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usaym Tahan prevents it.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaronelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaronelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usaym Tahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Makaronelli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makaronelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usaym Tahan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli fails to pull guard.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usaym Tahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Usaym Tahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and presses him up against the cage.

Makaronelli gets control of Usaym Tahan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makaronelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli looking to control.

Makaronelli pushes Usaym Tahan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan fails with the takedown

and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan is trying to force a seperation but Makaronelli has the dominant position.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.
Makaronelli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to push Usaym Tahan away but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Usaym Tahan gets underhooks to prevent Makaronelli's takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makaronelli to keep the fight standing.
Makaronelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usaym Tahan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Usaym Tahan pushes Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaronelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usaym Tahan tries to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli shakes him off and moves away.

Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makaronelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Usaym Tahan circles away.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaronelli throws a counter high kick but Usaym Tahan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Usaym Tahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a right hand that Makaronelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaronelli also avoids with ease.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the body
and Makaronelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Usaym Tahan. Makaronelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli checks a leg kick.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but Makaronelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makaronelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch
and Makaronelli counters with a stiff right hand.

Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaronelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Usaym Tahan as Makaronelli shoots in.
Makaronelli darts in looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets double underhooks and turns Makaronelli into the cage.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usaym Tahan is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Usaym Tahan circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaronelli with a nice cross.
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!

Makaronelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaronelli is looking for a takedown.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Usaym Tahan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Usaym Tahan stalls.

Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Usaym Tahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Usaym Tahan avoids the head kick by Makaronelli.
And Usaym Tahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaronelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usaym Tahan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Usaym Tahan has closed the distance and engaged Makaronelli in a clinch.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli shoots for a takedown but Usaym Tahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan wants to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli pushes him away.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli tries to work over Usaym Tahan's front leg with a kick but Usaym Tahan checks it.
Usaym Tahan dives in and grabs Makaronelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes down on Usaym Tahan's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice head kick!
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usaym Tahan but Usaym Tahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaronelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaronelli blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Usaym Tahan moves in looking to clinch but Makaronelli pushes him off.
Makaronelli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usaym Tahan has his takedown stuffed
and Makaronelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaronelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usaym Tahan defends well and Makaronelli ends up having to push Usaym Tahan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Makaronelli rushes Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
Usaym Tahan wants to stand but Makaronelli is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli controlling from the top position.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaronelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaronelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usaym Tahan is keeping the position for now.

Usaym Tahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaronelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaronelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaronelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usaym Tahan throws a hook to the side of Makaronelli's head but Makaronelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usaym Tahan has a takedown stuffed.
Usaym Tahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaronelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaronelli swinging wildly here.
Makaronelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Makaronelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli effectively controlling the action here.
Usaym Tahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makaronelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usaym Tahan up against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to break free but Usaym Tahan has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Come on Makaronelli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makaronelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Usaym Tahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makaronelli's efforts to push away.
Makaronelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pushed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

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

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manus Grant (ranked 3416 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 2838 p4p, 148 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with Thunderstruck - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Manus Grant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Ramirez's chin.

Grant
vs
Ramirez

170 cm
40
140 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

165 cm
43
147 lbs
46 - 31 - 3

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 31 - 3, fighting out of London, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grant. That did some damage!
A jab from Ramirez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a nice strike.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez 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.
Grant misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
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!
Grant looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Grant is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant motions for Ramirez to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Grant.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Grant lands.
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez.

It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez connects with a jab.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Ramirez throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Ramirez's head back.
Grant walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Jab from Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Ramirez cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grant's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez with a jab.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant lands with a cross.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Ramirez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Ramirez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grant connects with a high kick.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Grant down.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Grant.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez motions for Grant to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Ramirez!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 2862 p4p, 406 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 2633 p4p, 378 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with ЦельРазгроl blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kersikov
vs
Lang

181 cm
42
176 lbs
31 - 17 - 0

185 cm
39
183 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Aspire Nutrition

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 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kersikov clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.

Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov cracks Lang with a right hand to the side of the head.

Lang drops Kersikov with a beautiful combination! Kersikov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lang is looking for the KO!

Kersikov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Lang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Lang tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Rustam Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Lang misses.

Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Kersikov has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lang lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lang lands a big head kick that sends Kersikov tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Kersikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kersikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Lang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kersikov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lang wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clubber Lang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 1848 p4p, 276 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 1472 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Faber
vs
Crowe

195 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

175 cm
40
207 lbs
38 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. Faber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Faber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Faber wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Crowe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crowe gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe managing to control the position.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crowe is on top in guard.

Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crowe landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Faber looking for a guillotine here but Crowe defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Faber is looking for a triangle but Crowe pushes his legs off easily.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Crowe has his hands clasped together around Faber's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crowe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe has control of Faber's left arm, preventing Faber from doing any damage.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber preventing the sweep.
Crowe is still trying to improve position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowe holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Crowe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Faber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crowe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Faber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
Faber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowe on the ground.
Crowe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faber's head.

It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Crowe won't allow Faber to sweep him here.

Faber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Crowe lands a couple of digs.

Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe landing with the ground and pound.
Faber has momentary wrist control but Crowe slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Crowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanton Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Faber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Faber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crowe gets back to full guard.
Crowe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Crowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faber manages to get himself to full guard.

Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Faber's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe cracks Faber with a solid left hand.
Crowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Faber's brow.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowe is aware though and is defending well.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe is pushing down on Faber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faber is fighting to maintain full guard but Crowe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crowe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crowe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Uriah Faber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Faber gets back to full guard.
Crowe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Crowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Crowe works over Faber with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Faber keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
Crowe working some strikes from top position.
Faber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
Crowe won't allow Faber to sweep him here.
Crowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowe scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jeez, Uriah Faber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe 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
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Hood (ranked 2057 p4p, 248 weight class) and Jensen Overeem (ranked 5305 p4p, 580 weight class). Jensen Overeem told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hood
vs
Overeem

190 cm
30
260 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

194 cm
29
260 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jensen Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries to move into range but Hood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Hood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Overeem misses with a punch on the inside.
Hood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Hood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hood tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Hood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Hood creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Overeem drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Hood!
Jensen Overeem spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK YOU ALL. I WILL BE BACK STRONGER THAN EVER'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 1029 p4p, 124 weight class) and Colt Compton (ranked 2412 p4p, 259 weight class). Colt Compton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Corvo Attano
vs
Compton

173 cm
31
170 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

175 cm
41
165 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Compton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attano wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Attano misses.
Compton throws a big counter head kick but Attano avoids it with no problem.
Attano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Attano throws a nice looking combination but Compton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Attano moves into the clinch.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
Compton is trying to break free.
Compton working aggressively here.
Attano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Attano lands a nice uppercut.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attano crunches a lovely knee into Compton's ribcage.
Attano looking to stall.
Compton can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
Attano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Compton's elbow.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Attano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Compton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano blocking some punches.
Attano digs a right hand into Compton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Compton's gas tank.
Attano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Compton blocks it with crossed arms.
Compton lands a body shot.
Attano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Compton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Attano is leaning against Compton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Attano scores with a shoulder strike.
Compton lands with a right to the head.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano throws a head punch that misses.
Attano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comptons head.
Attano scores with a shot to the side of Compton's head.
Compton tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Compton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Attano or not.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
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!
Compton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Attano is breathing heavily.
Compton pushes Attano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Attano misses with a knee strike.
Compton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Compton closes the distance and clinches.
Compton can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
A hook to the body from Attano.
Compton tries to stall but Attano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Attano taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Compton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
Compton lands with a left to the head.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
Compton can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
Attano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Compton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Compton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.

Compton breaks the clinch.
Compton tries to land a leg kick but Attano saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Attano blocks the leg kick.
Attano scores with a three punch combo!
Attano moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
Attano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Compton doesn't seem bothered though.
Attano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Compton misses with a body kick.
Attano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Compton counters with a low kick, right behind Attano 's knee.
Attano misses with the combination.
Compton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Attano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attano checks the leg kick.
Attano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Compton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Attano's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attano takes one on the button.
Attano misses with a series of wild punches.
As Attano backs off Compton throws a huge counter combo but Attano manages to avoid it all.
Attano tries to close the distance and clinch but Compton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attano checks a low kick from Compton.

Compton tries to keep at a distance but Attano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Compton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Compton throws a head punch that misses.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Compton misses with a body punch.
Compton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Attano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Compton lands a hook that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Attano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Attano checks the leg kick.
Attano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Compton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Attano right on the button. Attano goes down! Compton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Compton gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Compton!
Colt Compton is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Colt Compton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.