UCF 52 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Victor Bresciani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresciani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soulja Boy - Crank That (rock remix). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Victor Bresciani
vs
Riquelme

186 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Victor Bresciani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Riquelme!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bresciani drives through with a takedown into guard.

Riquelme is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bresciani working hard to break the clinch.
Riquelme trying to land knees to the body.
Riquelme trying to land knees to the body.
Bresciani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riquelme backwards.

Riquelme manages to break the clinch.
Riquelme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bresciani's calf.
Bresciani keeps the fight on the outside.
Riquelme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bresciani's calf.
Bresciani is breathing heavily.
Riquelme wants to clinch up but Bresciani keeps it at a distance.
Riquelme tries to clinch but Bresciani is having none of it.
Riquelme tries to clinch up but Bresciani circles away and keeps his distance.
Riquelme tries to clinch up but Bresciani circles away and keeps his distance.
Bresciani throws the left hand but Riquelme avoids the punch easily.
Bresciani swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riquelme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bresciani keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riquelme misses with a jab, cross combination.

Riquelme gets a clinch.
Bresciani is trying to break the clinch but Riquelme is controlling him.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.
Bresciani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bresciani avoiding damage as Riquelme throws knees to the body.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.

Bresciani ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bresciani no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Riquelme stands up and waves to Bresciani to follow him.

Bresciani has closed the distance and engaged Riquelme in a clinch.

Riquelme breaks from the clinch.
Riquelme wants to clinch but Bresciani slips to the side
and Bresciani counters with a two punch combo.

Riquelme has closed the distance and engaged Bresciani in a clinch.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bresciani avoids it.
Riquelme is trying to drag Bresciani to the mat but Bresciani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bresciani wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme lands an elbow inside that Bresciani shrugs off.

Riquelme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresciani looks to land a combination but Riquelme avoids it well.
Riquelme throws a low kick, looking for Bresciani's leg but Bresciani calmly moves out of range.
Riquelme darts in trying to clinch
and Bresciani counters with a three punch combo that has Riquelme backing up. Riquelme nods at Bresciani to acknowledge the strikes.
Bresciani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bresciani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riquelme misses with a looping left.
Diego Riquelme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riquelme looks to clinch
and Bresciani counters with a straight right hand.
Bresciani avoids the head kick by Riquelme.
Riquelme darts in trying to clinch

and Bresciani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme is trying to stand up here but Bresciani is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresciani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riquelme is trying to stand up here but Bresciani is controlling him well.
Riquelme is trying to escape back to his feet but Bresciani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Riquelme is trying to escape the position but Bresciani is controlling the position.

Bresciani decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Riquelme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riquelme misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bresciani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riquelme momentarily.
Riquelme clinches but Bresciani breaks the clinch

so Bresciani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bresciani stands and steps away. Riquelme gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Riquelme closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bresciani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bresciani dives in and grabs Riquelme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riquelme pushes down on Bresciani's head and hops out.
Riquelme tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bresciani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riquelme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riquelme missing with knees to the body.
Riquelme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bresciani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riquelme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bresciani.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.

Riquelme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riquelme tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bresciani counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bresciani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Riquelme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riquelme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bresciani counters with a one-two to the body.
Bresciani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riquelme tries to clinch

and Bresciani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riquelme is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riquelme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlos Victor Bresciani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riquelme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bresciani is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Riquelme pushes Bresciani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bresciani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresciani swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
Riquelme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bresciani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Bresciani clinches up with Riquelme and pushes him back against the cage.
Bresciani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bresciani has had enough of the clinch but Riquelme keeps him there for the moment.
Bresciani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bresciani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riquelme wants to clinch but Bresciani slips to the side
and Bresciani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riquelme tries to clinch up
and Riquelme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bresciani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riquelme can pounce on him.
Riquelme tries to clinch but Bresciani moves away
and Riquelme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Bresciani scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riquelme closes the distance but Bresciani moves to the side
and Bresciani counters with a left and a right that stings Riquelme.
Diego Riquelme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riquelme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Victor Bresciani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riquelme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riquelme misses with a few strikes there.
Riquelme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riquelme throws a series of punches but Bresciani moves out of range.
Riquelme doesn't manage to clinch there - Bresciani circles away.
Bresciani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bresciani lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Riquelme scores with a four punch combination!
Riquelme darts in trying to clinch

and Bresciani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bresciani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresciani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riquelme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riquelme misses with a knee strike.

Bresciani lands a takedown into guard.
Bresciani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riquelme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bresciani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Riquelme manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riquelme tries to clinch but Bresciani moves away

and Bresciani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bresciani.
Bresciani avoiding damage as Riquelme throws knees to the body.

Riquelme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riquelme tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bresciani counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riquelme obliges.
Bresciani has had enough of the clinch but Riquelme keeps him there for the moment.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the head but Bresciani blocks with his arms.

Riquelme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresciani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bresciani.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme looks to clinch

and Bresciani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresciani throwing strikes from guard but Riquelme blocks nicely.
Bresciani passes 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!
Bresciani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bresciani won't let Riquelme get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Bresciani working for a submission but Riquelme is keeping him at bay.
Bresciani 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.
Bresciani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bresciani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riquelme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Victor Bresciani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Riquelme darts in trying to clinch
and Bresciani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riquelme clinches but Bresciani breaks the clinch
and Bresciani counters with a series of strikes. Riquelme will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Riquelme lands but Bresciani takes it in his stride.
Riquelme tries to clinch up

and Bresciani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riquelme won't be happy with that.
Riquelme is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bresciani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riquelme closes the distance but Bresciani moves to the side
and Bresciani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riquelme tries to clinch
and Bresciani counters with a stiff right hand.

Riquelme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riquelme missing with knees to the body.
Riquelme lands an elbow that stopped Bresciani in his tracks for a moment.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.
Riquelme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bresciani.
Riquelme has Bresciani pressed against the cage, preventing Bresciani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riquelme tries a knee to the head but Bresciani blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riquelme.

Bresciani manages to break the clinch.
Riquelme dodges the punch combination from Bresciani.
Riquelme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riquelme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bresciani is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Bresciani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.
Riquelme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riquelme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bresciani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bresciani breaks the clinch.
Riquelme closes the distance but Bresciani moves to the side

and Bresciani counters with a takedown into side control.
Bresciani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riquelme keeps working.
Riquelme is trying to get back to his feet.

Riquelme explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme darts in trying to clinch

and Bresciani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bresciani.
Riquelme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bresciani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bresciani avoids it.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.

Bresciani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riquelme tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bresciani counters by moving into the clinch.
Riquelme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bresciani.
Riquelme throws an elbow that misses.
Bresciani tries to break the clinch but Riquelme is controlling the position.
Riquelme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bresciani's defenses.

Bresciani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bresciani avoids the head kick by Riquelme.

Bresciani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riquelme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riquelme is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bresciani has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bresciani decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riquelme to his feet.
Riquelme tries to clinch

and Bresciani counters by clinching up.
Bresciani tries to break free but Riquelme pushes him back against the cage.
Bresciani cracks Riquelme with a nice body shot.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bresciani is defending well for now.
Riquelme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bresciani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riquelme missing with knees to the body.

Riquelme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bresciani circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bresciani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bresciani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bresciani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riquelme is trying to force a seperation but Bresciani has the dominant position.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bresciani avoids it.
Diego Riquelme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Victor Bresciani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bresciani has had enough of the clinch but Riquelme keeps him there for the moment.
Bresciani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Victor Bresciani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Philips
vs
Santos

195 cm
25
283 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

192 cm
24
277 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rhian Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Syrian Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Philips shows good takedown defense.

Philips looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
Philips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Santos can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Philips cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Philips.
Philips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santos holds of for dear life.
Philips lands a nice shot to the head.
Philips is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Philips scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Philips postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Santos bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Philips and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhian Philips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco comes into the arena with IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline blaring out of the sound system. Manuel Loco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Loco
vs
Jenkins

205 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lerroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Loco avoids it.
Loco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins misses with a combination

and Loco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jenkins's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loco stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco scoring with some ground and pound.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loco is controlling him.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.

Loco gets to his feet - Jenkins follows without any prompting.

Loco takes the fight into the clinch.
Loco prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Loco moves into the clinch.
Jenkins wants to stall.
Loco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loco looking for a takedown.
Loco is breathing heavily.

Loco lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is in trouble now - Loco has advanced to mount!
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Loco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jenkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jenkins is bucking up trying to escape but Loco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loco prevents Jenkins from getting the reversal.
Loco lands with some strikes.
Jenkins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Loco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Loco.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jenkins wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loco kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loco 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.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.

Loco working for a submission but Jenkins is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loco looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jenkins wants it to stay on the feet.

Loco closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Loco has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loco.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Loco has double underhooks.

Loco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jenkins regains guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Loco preventing the sweep.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Loco trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lerroy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Loco counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lerroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination

and Loco counters by clinching up.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins presses Loco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Loco sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Loco tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Loco decides to stand back up.

Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins is in trouble now - Loco has advanced to mount!
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!
Jenkins tries to hold on but Loco postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is landing with some decent strikes but Jenkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loco looking to finish Jenkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jenkins!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Loco lands a big elbow.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loco wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lerroy Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Loco feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Loco throwing strikes but missing.

Loco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loco wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Loco wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loco moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco misses with a few strikes there.
Loco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jenkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Loco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Loco is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins working a defensive guard but Loco manages to pass into side control anyway.
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!
Loco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jenkins to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Loco.
Manuel Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loco connects with a decent elbow.
Loco grinds an elbow into Jenkins's temple.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it.
An elbow from Loco crashes against the mat.

Loco stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.
Jenkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins throws a combination that misses

and Loco counters by clinching up.
Loco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Loco keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Loco has double underhooks.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins tries to work over Loco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Loco is controlling him.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike from Loco.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loco 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Loco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

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

Hamster
vs
Suazo

175 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Hamster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Suazo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamster fails to land with a series of punches.
Suazo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamster as he jumps to the side.
Hamster throws a hook but Suazo avoids it easily.

Hamster moves into the clinch.

Hamster manages to break the clinch.
Hamster tries to clinch there but Suazo circles away.
Suazo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suazo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suazo working the body and head with strikes.
Hamster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hamster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hamster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suazo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suazo cracks Hamster with a solid left hand.
Hamster wants to sweep here but Suazo controlling him for the moment.
Suazo throws a strike but Hamster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamster wants to control from the top but Suazo keeps moving.
Hamster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamster trying to control the position from guard on top but Suazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suazo wants to stand but Hamster is controlling the position.

Suazo pushes Hamster off and gets back to his feet.
Hamster misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hamster misses.

Hamster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suazo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joel Hamster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Suazo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suazo is trying to drag Hamster to the mat but Hamster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suazo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hamster breaks the clinch.
Hamster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamster wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hamster.
Hamster just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamster leaves Suazo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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.
Hamster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamster throws a body punch but Suazo moves out of range.
Hamster throws a looping overhand right but Suazo ducks down to avoid it.
Hamster misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hamster moves into the clinch.

Hamster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suazo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suazo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamster sprawls well. Hamster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suazo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas Suazo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hamster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hamster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suazo circles away quickly and effectively.
Suazo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamster.
Suazo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamster throws an overhand right that lands on Suazo's shoulder, as Suazo tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamster. Suazo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hamster misses.
Hamster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suazo on the side of the head.

Hamster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamster.

Hamster breaks from the clinch.
Hamster looks to land a combination but Suazo avoids it well.
Suazo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamster throws out the jab.

Hamster clinches with his opponent.
Suazo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hamster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suazo is defended easily by Hamster.
Suazo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suazo somewhat.
Suazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joel Hamster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Suazo.
Hamster throws a lazy right hand but Suazo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster lands a nice hook to Suazo's body. Suazo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Suazo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hamster did well to prevent Suazo getting side control.
Hamster moves into full guard.

Hamster wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Hamster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suazo manages to avoid it.
Hamster throws a series of punches but Suazo moves out of range.
Hamster scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suazo.
Suazo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamster!
Suazo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suazo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Hamster both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hamster as Suazo shoots in.
Hamster throws a body punch but Suazo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Hamster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hamster forces Suazo back against the cage and clinches.
Hamster tries a body shot but Suazo blocks it.

Hamster breaks the clinch.

Hamster moves into the clinch.
Hamster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamster struggles to land a body shot inside as Suazo controls his hands.
Hamster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hamster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suazo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamster.
Hamster is looking to wear down Suazo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suazo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suazo.
Hamster stuffs the takedown attempt from Suazo. Suazo gets slowly back to his feet.
Suazo needs to keep his hands up - Hamster had a free shot at his head there.
Joel Hamster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suazo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joel Hamster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Suazo.
Suazo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamster jabs at Suazo's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamster swings for the body but Suazo moves out of range.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamster misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamster takes a swing at Suazo's ribcage but misses.
Suazo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamster looks to throw the jab but Suazo is out of range.
Hamster throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hamster.
Hamster misses with a hook. Suazo ducked under it nicely.
Joel Hamster is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamster misses the jab.
Suazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamster's waist but Hamster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suazo off to one side.
Suazo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suazo fails with the takedown.

Hamster rushes Suazo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamster.

Hamster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suazo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamster lands a nice looking body shot.

Hamster rushes Suazo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Hamster.

Hamster manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suazo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Hamster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamster 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Hamster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Augusto Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Matti ja Teppo - Näitä Polkuja Tallaan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augusto Araujo
vs
Hammar

180 cm
25
207 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

199 cm
27
216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Augusto Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akseli Hammar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Hammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akseli Hammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hammar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hammar from controlling successfully.
Hammar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araujo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammar is controlling him.

Hammar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hammar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Hammar to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Augusto Araujo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shifiinity Powel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Survivor - Glen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Sparks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Powel
vs
Sparks

173 cm
22
212 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
209 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powel is defended easily by Sparks.
A leg kick checked by Powel.
Powel shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl out of it but Powel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Powel scores a takedown into full mount!
Sparks is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Powel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sparks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sparks!

Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Powel's legs - danger averted.
Powel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
Powel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Powel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparks defends it easily.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Powel has wrist control.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

Powel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well.
Powel looking for a sweep. Not yet Powel, not yet.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks cracks Powel with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powel keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powel shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Powel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifiinity Powel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Powel clinches.
Powel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sparks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powel is breathing heavily.
Sparks shoots and misses

and Powel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powel is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Powel has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Powel's guard.
Powel keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Powel.
Sparks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Powel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Powel throws some wild stikes that Sparks manages to avoid easily.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Powel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sparks has worked his arm free - good work by Sparks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powel tries to score with some ground and pound. Sparks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Powel.

Powel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparks is pushing Powel's head away, looking to escape. Powel manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Powel swings around for an armbar but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Powel's guard.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparks trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sparks catches Powel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powel tries to score with a low kick but Sparks moves his leg out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Sparks scores with a four punch combination!
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Powel jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Sparks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powel!

Sparks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Powel is on top in guard.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Powel is having none of it.

Sparks uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powel is looking to improve his position.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Powel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Powel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powel trying to strike off his back.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powel looking for a sweep. Not yet Powel, not yet.
Sparks thows a big elbow that misses.
Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Powel has wrist control.
Powel keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Powel moves into range and clinches up with Sparks.
Powel can't get the takedown.
Sparks can't break the clinch.
Sparks gets underhooks to prevent Powel's takedown attempt.

Powel has hold of one of Sparks's legs. Sparks is fighting the takedown attempt but Powel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shifiinity Powel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Powel isn't so interested in that idea.

Powel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Powel is retaining full guard.
Powel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks landing with the ground and pound.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Powel's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks.

Sparks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Powel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sparks is looking to defend but Powel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sparks! Powel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sparks taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shifiinity Powel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove's entrance music is What you say. A fine choice. Tannen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 1885 Theme. Buford Tannen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lagove
vs
Tannen

193 cm
23
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagove is just out of range.
Tannen misses with a looping right.
Lagove throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tannen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lagove thinking.
Tannen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lagove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lagove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tannen.
Tannen scores with the left hand. Lagove knows he should have avoided that one.
Tannen lands a slapping body shot.
Lagove shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tannen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagove manages to avoid it.
Tannen tests Lagove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lagove misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tannen counter with a right hand.
Lagove shoots and misses
and Tannen counters with a two punch combo.
Tannen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Lagove is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tannen has cracked Lagove with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tannen lands another huge swinging hook and Lagove tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Lagove, before Tannen can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buford Tannen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka has chosen Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz as his entrance music. Ricardo Kaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Afolabi
vs
Kaka

191 cm
21
216 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ola Afolabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Afolabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Afolabi lands with a cross.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kaka is looking to clinch but Afolabi is avoiding it.
Kaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaka tries a low kick but Afolabi avoids it.
Afolabi scores with a jab. Kaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Kaka moves into the clinch.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks it.
Kaka keeps control of Afolabi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Afolabi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Afolabi avoids it.
Afolabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Afolabi can't break the clinch.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Afolabi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Afolabi blocks it with crossed arms.
Afolabi jumps guard but Kaka stands there with Afolabi around his waist. Afolabi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Afolabi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks it.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Afolabi managing to block the knees to the body from Kaka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Afolabi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Afolabi is trying to break free.
Kaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaka prevents Afolabi from breaking the clinch.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Afolabi slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Kaka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Afolabi manages to break the clinch.
Afolabi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Afolabi.
Kaka scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi jabs Kaka right on the nose. Kaka blinks but takes it well.

Kaka has closed the distance and engaged Afolabi in a clinch.
Kaka working Afolabi over with knees to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.

Afolabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaka slips a straight right by Afolabi.
Afolabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaka dodges the punch combination from Afolabi.
Kaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but Kaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Afolabi blocks a head kick by Kaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Afolabi.
Kaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Afolabi lands with a straight right. Kaka didn't see that one coming.
Afolabi throws a series of punches but Kaka moves out of range.
Kaka misses with a low kick.
Afolabi lands a right hook to the body.
Afolabi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaka tries to clinch but Afolabi moves out of range.
Kaka is looking to clinch.
Afolabi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Afolabi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaka looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaka.
Afolabi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi throws a solid leg kick but Kaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Afolabi.
Afolabi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kaka tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Afolabi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Kaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Afolabi misses with a kick to the body
and Kaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Afolabi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaka checks a leg kick.
Afolabi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Afolabi there.
Kaka wants to clinch up but Afolabi keeps it at a distance.
Kaka moves in looking to clinch but Afolabi pushes him off.
Kaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Ola Afolabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab from Afolabi.
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Afolabi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Afolabi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kaka throws a head kick but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaka. That one must have hurt.
Afolabi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Afolabi circles away.
Afolabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Afolabi lands a slapping body shot.

Kaka clinches up against the cage.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Afolabi won't want to take too many of those.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Afolabi avoids it.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Afolabi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Afolabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Kaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Afolabi blocks it with crossed arms.

Afolabi breaks the clinch.
Afolabi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Afolabi.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Afolabi moves out of range easily.
Afolabi throws a chopping leg kick but Kaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaka. That's going to slow Afolabi down.
Afolabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Afolabi.
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Afolabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Afolabi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaka avoids the body shot from Afolabi.
Afolabi thuds his right hand into Kaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaka's head.
Afolabi misses with a leg kick
and Kaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kaka instigates a clinch.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Afolabi is defending well for now.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Afolabi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks with his arms.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Afolabi tries to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling the position.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Afolabi is blocking nicely.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Afolabi avoids the damage to the body.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Afolabi is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Kaka lands a knee to the body.
Afolabi is trying to break the clinch but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Afolabi breaks from the clinch.
Kaka drops his hands momentarily and Afolabi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Afolabi. Kaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Afolabi scores with a shot to the body.
Afolabi tests Kaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaka walks into a stiff left hand from Afolabi.
Kaka throws a solid leg kick but Afolabi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaka.
Afolabi is looking to slow Kaka down with leg kicks.
Afolabi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Afolabi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Afolabi lands the left hand.
Afolabi scores with a three punch combo!
A left lands for Afolabi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi stuns Kaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afolabi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaka tries to clinch but Afolabi moves out of range.
Kaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Afolabi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaka in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Kaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaka tries a low kick but Afolabi avoids it.
A jab from Afolabi does it's job there.
Afolabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Afolabi avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Afolabi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaka will feel that in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afolabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Afolabi lands with a good body shot.
Afolabi 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.
Kaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Afolabi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Afolabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaka's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Afolabi.
Ola Afolabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but Kaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kaka misses.

Kaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Afolabi blocks it.

Afolabi breaks from the clinch.
Afolabi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Afolabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaka's sensitive parts.
Afolabi blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Afolabi feints and then cracks Kaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaka down.
Afolabi clobbers Kaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Afolabi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Afolabi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Afolabi throws a shot to the body.
Afolabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Afolabi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Afolabi works the jab nicely.
Kaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Afolabi tests Kaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Afolabi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaka in his tracks.
Afolabi misses with a body shot.
Afolabi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Afolabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Afolabi is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Afolabi tries to keep at a distance but Kaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi tries to pull guard but Kaka won't allow it.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.

Afolabi manages to break the clinch.
Afolabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afolabi scores with a one two! Kaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Afolabi lands with a cross.
Afolabi dips to his left and cracks Kaka with an uppercut!
Kaka avoids the body shot from Afolabi.
Afolabi scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Afolabi.
Afolabi takes a swing at Kaka's ribcage but misses.
Kaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Afolabi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Afolabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Afolabi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Afolabi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaka throws a lazy body kick
and Afolabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Afolabi lands an overhand right.
Afolabi scores with a jab to the body.
Afolabi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Afolabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Afolabi scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Afolabi.
Afolabi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decent striking displayed by Afolabi there.
Kaka tries to clinch up.
Afolabi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Afolabi with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a head kick but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi throws a combination. Kaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Afolabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Afolabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaka. Kaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Afolabi lands a nice hook to Kaka's body. Kaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Afolabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Afolabi jabs at Kaka's body.
Afolabi works Kaka's body with a nice hook.
Kaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Afolabi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Afolabi scores with the left hand. Kaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricardo Kaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ola Afolabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Afolabi checks a low kick from Kaka.
Afolabi connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola Afolabi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machado
vs
Wayne

182 cm
22
275 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
291 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Wayne forces Machado back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wayne is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.

Machado jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
Machado pulls Wayne in close to his closed guard and prevents Wayne from doing any damage or advancing position.

Machado has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado wants to hit a switch here but Wayne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Machado is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Wayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wayne scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Machado manages to mount him!
Wayne taking shots to the head.
Machado controlling from the full mount.
Machado avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.

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.
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wayne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Wayne bucks up and throws Machado to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.

Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado tries to pull guard but Wayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wayne has his back to the cage.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado stalling in the clinch but Wayne improves position.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.
Wayne misses with some punches.
A short left from Wayne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Wayne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machado as Wayne tries to tie him up.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machado up against the cage.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Machado.

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Machado.

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.
Wayne stalls.
Wayne trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wayne into the cage.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Wayne avoiding damage as Machado throws knees to the body.
A short left from Wayne.
Wayne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to pull guard but Wayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Wayne prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Machado.
Wayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Wayne.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Wayne trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wayne.
Machado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wayne is breathing heavily.

Machado jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Rickson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Wayne misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne jabs at Machado's body.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Wayne is looking to clinch.

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado tries to pull guard but Wayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wayne.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.

Machado jumps into guard, dragging Wayne to the mat.

Machado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wayne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Machado.

Wayne stands up.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Machado misses with a hook.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.

Wayne gets a clinch.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Wayne!