RRFC 27: Dilbrandt vs De Lima PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Rockatansky (ranked 4851 p4p, 455 weight class) and Alfred Robinho (ranked 6213 p4p, 515 weight class). Rockatansky comes to the cage accompanied by Victory. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rockatansky
vs
Robinho

180 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilian Rockatansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Robinho!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinho throws a hook but Rockatansky blocks it.
Robinho dodges the punch combination from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockatansky throws a big counter combination but Robinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockatansky throws a nice looking combination but Robinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockatansky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

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

Robinho is rocked!

It looks like Alfred Robinho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rockatansky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockatansky finish him?
OH! Robinho has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rockatansky smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rockatansky unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Robinho sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximilian Rockatansky!
An out of breath Maximilian Rockatansky 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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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 3688 p4p, 361 weight class) and Ruben Mesa (ranked 4805 p4p, 411 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gutierrez
vs
Mesa

191 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruben Mesa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a leg kick
and Mesa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gutierrez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gutierrez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ in the buildup to the fight.
Mesa is looking to slow Gutierrez down with leg kicks.
Gutierrez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Mesa.
Gutierrez throws a low kick, looking for Mesa's leg but Mesa calmly moves out of range.
Mesa scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gutierrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mesa.

Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mesa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gutierrez to keep the fight standing.
Gutierrez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez working aggressively here.
Mesa is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Mesa.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez working aggressively here.

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

Gutierrez stands up and waves to Mesa to follow him.
A lazy body kick from Gutierrez
and Mesa counters with a leg kick.
Gutierrez thuds his right hand into Mesa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mesa throws a body kick that misses
and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutierrez is looking to chop away at Mesa's legs.
Mesa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Mesa.
Mesa lands a head kick!

Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there.

Mesa actively working from the bottom here.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Mesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutierrez wants to stand but Mesa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Mesa actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Gutierrez is going to stand back up.

Mesa actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mesa with the active half guard here but Gutierrez passes nicely into side control.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Mesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gutierrez stands up and beckons Mesa to his feet.
Mesa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Mesa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gutierrez throws out a loose jab but Mesa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutierrez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesa lands with a kick to the temple. Gutierrez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gutierrez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gutierrez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mesa throws a body kick that misses.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Mesa misses
and Gutierrez counters with a one-two to the body.
Mesa looks winded!
Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez misses with a few strikes there.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Mesa throws a head kick that misses
and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gutierrez works Mesa's body with a nice hook.
Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gutierrez blocks it well.
Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab
and Mesa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Mesa thows a body kick. Gutierrez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming.
Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa is breathing heavily.
Mesa throws a lazy head kick
and Gutierrez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesa thinking.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mesa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gutierrez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target.
Gutierrez misses with a straight left.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesa can do to turn this around?

Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Mesa blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesa blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesa controls his hands.
Mesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries a knee to the head but Mesa blocks it.

Mesa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gutierrez uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mesa follows without any prompting.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutierrez.
A lazy body kick from Mesa
and Mesa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesa walks into a straight right hand from Gutierrez.
Mesa checks a low kick from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Mesa.
Gutierrez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesa connects with a high kick.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Mesa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gutierrez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mesa.
Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Mesa counters with a nice body kick.
Mesa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good shot there by Gutierrez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Mesa throws a head kick that misses
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mesa misses with a body kick.
As Mesa looks to move away, Gutierrez throws a big counter combo but Mesa just gets out of the way.
Gutierrez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Gutierrez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Mesa moves out of range.
Gutierrez scores with a body shot.
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a quick counter head kick but Mesa was just out of range.
Mesa walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gutierrez connects with a body shot.
Mesa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mesa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gutierrez cracks the inside of Mesa's front leg.

Mesa tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez is pushing Mesa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gutierrez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesa or not.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mesa blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mesa dodges an elbow strike from Gutierrez.
Alex Gutierrez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mesa jumps guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gutierrez lands an elbow inside that Mesa shrugs off.
Gutierrez trying to land knees to the body.
Ruben Mesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesa is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Mesa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gutierrez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gutierrez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gutierrez misses with an elbow strike.
Mesa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Mesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesa is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gutierrez!
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Mesa throws a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it.
It appears Gutierrez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Mesa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gutierrez lands with a nice body punch.
Gutierrez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez sizes up Mesa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gutierrez.
Mesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gutierrez connects with a jab.

Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Gutierrez lands with a right to the head.
Gutierrez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mesa avoids the damage to the body.
Mesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez lands with a left to the head.
Gutierrez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesa controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 1602 p4p, 179 weight class) and Jakub Bednarek (ranked 25031 p4p, 450 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta - Sepultura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Bednarek

180 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Bednarek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bednarek dodges the punch combination from Silva.

Silva rushes Bednarek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bednarek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Bednarek takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Jakub Bednarek has been cut.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Bednarek won't want to take too many of those.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva pushes Bednarek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bednarek blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bednarek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Bednarek looks winded!
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands an elbow just above Bednarek 's eye.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Jakub Bednarek's cut even more.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Bednarek has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Jakub Bednarek's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bednarek.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Bednarek in his tracks for a moment.

Jakub Bednarek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felipe Silva!
Felipe Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2123 p4p, 211 weight class) and Rex Gunn (ranked 3821 p4p, 334 weight class). Daniels comes into the arena with Eminem - Kings never die blaring out of the sound system. Reece Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daniels
vs
Gunn

175 cm
25
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

166 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Gunn misses.
A big right from Gunn misses.

Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Gunn working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.

Daniels breaks the clinch.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels throws a counter high kick but Gunn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gunn slips a jab from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Gunn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Gunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.

Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Gunn 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.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Daniels sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Daniels avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Gunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Gunn throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels thinks about countering with a body kick.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Gunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daniels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Gunn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunn pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunn wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position.

Gunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunn is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gunn looking to control and managing it successfully.

Gunn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daniels has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gunn content just to control the position here.
Gunn is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunn has hold of Daniels's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Daniels manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gunn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Gunn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Daniels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunn working for a submission but Daniels is keeping him at bay.
Gunn controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Daniels is trying to stand back up.

Daniels defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gunn's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunn tightening his grip on Daniels, looking for the choke.

Daniels preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gunn.

Gunn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Daniels has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daniels fending off the submission attempt from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Daniels misses with a hook.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Gunn.
Rex Gunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Gunn is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn lands a left hand.

Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Gunn wants to counter the offense by Daniels and move into the clinch position.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Rex Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDaniels.
Rex Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunn slips a jab from Daniels.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Nice shot by Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Gunn misses with a hook to the body
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Gunn has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunn 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Diaz (ranked 2355 p4p, 257 weight class) and Alexander Mokete (ranked 2498 p4p, 270 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Troublesome '96 - 2pac. Mario Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Mokete

183 cm
28
164 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mokete!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mokete darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Mokete being controlled against the cage.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mokete drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.

Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mokete with a nice cross.
Mokete tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mokete misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mokete.
Mokete cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.

Diaz closes the distance and pushes Mokete back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokete lands with a light punch inside.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mokete takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Alexander Mokete has been cut.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.

Mokete clinches with his opponent.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mokete.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Mokete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mokete is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Mokete is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mokete has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Mokete dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into 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!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Mokete seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to kick Mokete off but Mokete keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Diaz pushes Mokete off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mokete lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mokete.
Mokete misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz jabs Mokete right on the nose. Mokete blinks but takes it well.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Mokete takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And Mokete tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mokete misses the target.
Mokete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mokete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Mokete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokete takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Mokete in a clinch.
Mokete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Mokete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mokete moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a hook.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Mokete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mokete looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mokete tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Mokete drops back down to his feet.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mokete shoots and misses
and Mokete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mokete throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz sizes up Mokete with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That has opened up Alexander Mokete's cut even more.
Nice cross by Diaz.

Mokete is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Mokete's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mokete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mokete closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Mokete is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Mokete's knee but Mokete avoids it well.
Mokete seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mokete.

Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Mokete down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Mokete back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mokete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mokete off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Diaz follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mokete was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A less than humble Mario Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 959 p4p, 129 weight class) and Marko Rakic (ranked 3513 p4p, 373 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by J.Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pereira
vs
Rakic

185 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Rakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira working Rakic over with knees to the body.
Pereira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rakic's face.

It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakic gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rakic slows down the pace here.

Rakic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pereira swivels and escapes.

Rakic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
Pereira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Pereira dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Rakic is controlling him
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira tries to kick Rakic off but Rakic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rakic trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling the position.
Rakic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pereira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rakic.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Rakic prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Pereira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Pereira!

Rakic looking to control.
Rakic wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic wants to sweep but Pereira has passed to side control!

Pereira stands up.

Pereira moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rakic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rakic is keeping busy.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakic gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira looks to throw a body kick
and Rakic counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Rakic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereira quickly recovers to half guard.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rakic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic controlling from the top position.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Rakic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakic throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakic is controlling him.
Rakic wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rakic wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Rakic wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pereira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.

Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Rakic.
Rakic lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Pereira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakic tries for a takedown but Pereira manages to get underhooks.
Rakic has Pereira pressed against the cage.
Rakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Pereira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rakic throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira misses with a looping right.

Rakic feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Rakic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakic wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Rakic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rakic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Pereira forces Rakic back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Rakic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakic gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rakic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Rakic avoids it well.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Rakic counters with a shoot takedown. Pereira fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakic.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakic postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Rakic content to stall in guard here.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rakic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Rakic 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.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pereira passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Rakic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pereira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pereira up against the cage.

Rakic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakic moves away.

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

Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Rakic throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Pereira feints a jab promting Rakic to slip. Pereira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rakic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Pereira clinches up against the cage.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rakic wants to take the fight to the mat but Pereira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pereira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rakic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pereira to the mat. Pereira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Pereira has his feet on Rakic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pereira lands the left hand.
Rakic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Quincy (ranked 3519 p4p, 370 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 25084 p4p, 583 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quincy
vs
Kholin

187 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kholin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Quincy tries to clinch but Kholin is having none of it.
Quincy tries to clinch there but Kholin circles away.
Kholin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quincy tries to clinch but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kholin throws a counter combo.
Kholin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quincy backs up against the cage.

Kholin closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quincy.
Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quincy tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
Quincy is looking to control Kholin's arms but Kholin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quincy has his back to the cage.
Kholin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Kholin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kholin.
Quincy misses with some punches.
Kholin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Quincy on the inside.
Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quincy misses with some punches.
Kholin lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kholin.
Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Kholin.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Quincy stops a takedown attempt from Kholin.
Kholin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kholin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quincy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kholin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quincy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kholin cracks Quincy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kholin looks up at the clock and then as Quincy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kholin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Kholin! That's hurt Quincy! Will he recover? Kholin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 1229 p4p, 154 weight class) and Lokee Hyde (ranked 2232 p4p, 247 weight class). Wulfgang Bleak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bleak
vs
Hyde

181 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

166 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Notorious

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lokee Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Hyde avoids it well and moves away.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl out of it but Bleak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Bleak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleak somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hyde gets the takedown into side control.
Hyde tries to advance position but instead Bleak slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyde not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hyde is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bleak has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde controlling the action here.
Hyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bleak's head.
Hyde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hyde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hyde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hyde is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer.

Hyde is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hyde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hyde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hyde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hyde is taking a breather. Bleak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Bleak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hyde keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bleak is looking for a takedown.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hyde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hyde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bleak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleak wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hyde prevents it.

Hyde pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hyde controlling the pace.
Hyde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hyde not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleak tries to roll over but Hyde keeps him under control.
Hyde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hyde seems to be working for a kimura but Bleak defends the submission attempt.
Hyde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde controlling the action here.
Bleak trying to control but Hyde postures up.

Hyde is looking for a kimura here.
Hyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bleak's head.
Hyde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Hyde is controlling well.
Bleak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hyde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bleak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bleak fails to land the takedown.
Hyde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
Hyde lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Hyde throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyde as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hyde scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hyde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak trying to control from the bottom.
Hyde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Hyde has control of the leg.
Hyde throwing shots but Bleak is blocking nicely.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Hyde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hyde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hyde seems to be working for a kimura but Bleak defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde is taking a breather. Bleak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Hyde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hyde throwing shots but Bleak is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hyde trying to mount his opponent but Bleak defends it.

Hyde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bleak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hyde.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak is trying to control the position but Hyde postures up.
Hyde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hyde throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hyde misses with a double jab.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hyde closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hyde lands in his opponent's guard.
Hyde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyde sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hyde is one step ahead there.
Hyde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Hyde has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hyde sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bleak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
Lokee Hyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hyde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lokee Hyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bleak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak works over Hyde with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bleak won't allow Hyde to sweep him here.

Bleak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bleak has managed to get both his arms back between Hyde's legs - danger averted.

Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a strike but Hyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hyde sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hyde pushes down on Bleak's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hyde tries to pass to full mount but Bleak defends it.
Hyde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak wants to control but Hyde is keeping busy.
Hyde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hyde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Hyde is working for a submission of some sort.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hyde seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hyde looks for a takedown but Bleak sprawls well.
Bleak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Hyde.
Bleak fails to land the takedown.
Bleak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyde, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyde lands a right hook to the body.
Hyde misses with a hook.
Bleak dives in and grabs Hyde's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyde pushes down on Bleak's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throws a hook but Hyde avoids it easily.
Bleak looks for a takedown but Hyde sprawls well.
Hyde throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak slips a jab and a cross from Hyde.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Hyde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bleak checks it well.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bleak is trying to work for a kimura but Hyde is defending well.
Hyde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lokee Hyde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hyde is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lokee Hyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyde 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 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lokee Hyde!
Our winner, Lokee Hyde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Wulfgang Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, guess everyone deserves to get lucky now and then. I'm coming back!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 898 p4p, 130 weight class) and Daana Wyte (ranked 987 p4p, 135 weight class). Rahim Shabazz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shabazz
vs
Wyte

187 cm
21
221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Shabazz.
Shabazz keeps control of Wyte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Shabazz.
Shabazz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyte's efforts to push away.
Shabazz has Wyte pressed against the cage, preventing Wyte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wyte has had enough of the clinch but Shabazz keeps him there for the moment.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut.
Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Shabazz has Wyte pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shabazz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wyte tumbling to the mat - Shabazz dives into Wyte's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz throwing strikes from guard but Wyte blocks nicely.
Shabazz won't allow Wyte to get back to his feet.
Wyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shabazz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shabazz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shabazz 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.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Wyte keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte wants to stand but Shabazz is controlling the position.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Wyte keeps moving.
Shabazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Wyte has wrist control.
Wyte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shabazz 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.

Wyte wriggles free and stands up.
Wyte throws a body punch but Shabazz moves out of range.

Shabazz clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
Wyte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Wyte won't want to take too many of those.
Wyte looks winded!
Shabazz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyte or not.
Shabazz scores with a knee to the head.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wyte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wyte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wyte's face.
A short right from Shabazz.
Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Shabazz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyte or not.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyte backwards.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.

Shabazz is trying to trip Wyte. He has hold of a leg but Wyte is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shabazz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shabazz is in close to Wyte's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Shabazz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shabazz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shabazz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wyte being controlled here, momentarily.
Shabazz with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shabazz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shabazz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shabazz won't allow Wyte to get back to his feet.

Shabazz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shabazz is working Wyte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shabazz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shabazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shabazz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shabazz prevents Wyte from getting back to his feet.
Wyte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shabazz controls the pace.

Shabazz drops back looking for a leg! Wyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wyte manages to kick Shabazz off! Shabazz jumps back into Wyte's guard.
Wyte keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.

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.
Shabazz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shabazz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shabazz scoring with some ground and pound.
Wyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shabazz is controlling him.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shabazz is controlling him.
Shabazz is stalling in the full guard.
Shabazz trying to control but Wyte is working from the bottom.
Shabazz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daana Wyte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wyte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wyte misses the jab.
Wyte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Wyte misses.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Wyte moves out of range easily.
Wyte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daana Wyte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Wyte.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wyte connects with a right hand. Shabazz shakes it off.
Wyte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabazz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wyte tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabazz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Shabazz clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shabazz.

That has opened up Daana Wyte's cut even more.

Shabazz pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shabazz's guard.
Shabazz pulls Wyte in close to prevent any damage.
Wyte tries to stand but Shabazz is controlling from the bottom.
Wyte preventing the sweep.
Wyte wanted to stand there but Shabazz had control of the position.
Shabazz is controlling Wyte's posture.

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

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.
Shabazz seems keen to control Wyte's posture.
Wyte wants to stand but Shabazz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shabazz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wyte is looking to stand up but Shabazz won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Shabazz controlling Wyte's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shabazz is on top in guard.

Rahim Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shabazz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shabazz trying to control but Wyte is working from the bottom.
Shabazz with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shabazz lands a couple of elbows.
Shabazz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shabazz stops Wyte from standing up.
Wyte being controlled here, momentarily.
Wyte wants to stand up but Shabazz is controlling him.

Shabazz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wyte wants to stand up but Shabazz is controlling him.
Shabazz scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wyte can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shabazz content to stall in guard here.
Shabazz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shabazz stops Wyte from standing up.
Shabazz is stalling in the full guard.
Wyte wants to stand and escape but Shabazz is having none of it.
Shabazz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shabazz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shabazz chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyte is looking to stand up but Shabazz isn't so interested in that idea.
Shabazz postures up in Wyte's guard and throws a big left but Wyte blocks it.
Shabazz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Shabazz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daana Wyte's cut.
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.

Shabazz fails to land the takedown.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Wyte does no damage.
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Shabazz as he connects with a hook.

Wyte is rocked!

The cut above Daana Wyte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shabazz misses with a looping left.
A big right from Wyte misses.
Shabazz lands a really nice looking cross but Wyte seems unphased.
Wyte is still on wobbly legs! Can Shabazz finish him?
Wyte scores with a jab to the body.
Wyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabazz or perhaps it was just good defense by Wyte, which made it look bad.
Wyte lands a jab to the nose.
Wyte seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabazz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabazz counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Wyte to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Shabazz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title!
Rahim Shabazz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Daana Wyte spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sad for this loss. The important thing is that I don't reach for the alcohol bottle now and most importantly..God is good. Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 541 p4p, 33 weight class) and Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1828 p4p, 112 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. De Lima has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dilbrandt
vs
De Lima

173 cm
20
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Kore Fight Nutrition
Arcticus University: London

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Lima lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Lima unleashes a big counter combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lima! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by De Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt leaves De Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Lima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Lima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Lima misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by De Lima.
De Lima tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Lima's sensitive parts.
De Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
De Lima misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lima misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
De Lima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces De Lima off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Lima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped De Lima's head back.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by De Lima.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo De Lima.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
De Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Lima moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt cracks De Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
De Lima is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dilbrandt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for De Lima on that attempt.
De Lima moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

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

Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks De Lima out cold! De Lima corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.