Scutum PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Clean Air System (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clean Air System's entrance music is The Final Countdown. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clean Air System
vs
McGee

195 cm
21
284 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
250 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Clean Air System!
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, Punchy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clean Air System keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clean Air System looks to land a combination. McGee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Punchy McGee has been cut.
McGee throws a right hand that Clean Air System ducks under and follows up with a left that Clean Air System also avoids with ease.

McGee pushes Clean Air System up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Clean Air System is controlling the position.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clean Air System has him pressed against the cage.
McGee is trying to break free.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Clean Air System won't allow it.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clean Air System throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
Clean Air System digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Clean Air System is controlling the position.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clean Air System just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
Clean Air System lands a body shot.
McGee looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clean Air System lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clean Air System scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Clean Air System controls the action.
McGee misses with some punches.
Clean Air System blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Clean Air System won't allow it.
Clean Air System is stalling here.
Clean Air System landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean Air System lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That has opened up Punchy McGee's cut even more.
Clean Air System is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Clean Air System.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Clean Air System won't allow it.
Clean Air System lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clean Air System lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clean Air System works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Clean Air System is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Clean Air System.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Clean Air System.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clean Air System.
Stalling in the clinch from Clean Air System.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Clean Air System has him pressed against the cage.
Clean Air System scores with a shot to the side of McGee's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clean Air System.
A bit of stalling here from Clean Air System.
A short right from Clean Air System on the inside.
Clean Air System lands a left hand.
Clean Air System prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
Clean Air System lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Clean Air System stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clean Air System lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clean Air System softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clean Air System scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clean Air System takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clean Air System seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System slows down the pace here.
Clean Air System lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Clean Air System lands a body punch.
A short right from Clean Air System.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clean Air System.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clean Air System.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Clean Air System has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Clean Air System.

The cut above Punchy McGee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clean Air System gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGee takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean Air System lands a left hand.

Punchy McGee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Clean Air System stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clean Air System is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
Clean Air System taking a breather.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clean Air System tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clean Air System stalling in the clinch but McGee improves position.
McGee avoids the elbow strike from Clean Air System, against the cage.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Clean Air System has him pressed against the cage.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clean Air System tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clean Air System lands a shoulder strike.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

McGee manages to break the clinch.
Clean Air System is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clean Air System throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee throws a series of punches but Clean Air System moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clean Air System misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clean Air System fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clean Air System connects with a body shot.
Clean Air System looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
A jab from McGee misses.
Clean Air System throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clean Air System.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clean Air System at a distance.
Clean Air System slips under a jab.
Clean Air System throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Clean Air System 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clean Air System.
McGee takes a swing at Clean Air System's ribcage but misses.
McGee looks to land a combination. Clean Air System sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Clean Air System dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punchy McGee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Left hook, right uppercut from McGee.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee cracks Clean Air System with an open hand slap.
Clean Air System throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.

Clean Air System gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clean Air System keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clean Air System just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
Clean Air System fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clean Air System misses with the head strike.

McGee breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clean Air System scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee jabs at Clean Air System's body.
Clean Air System just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee scores with a hook.
Clean Air System misses the shot to the body.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clean Air System doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Clean Air System.
Punchy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clean Air System. Clean Air System circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean Air System sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGee thuds a left hand into Clean Air System's body.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
McGee tests Clean Air System's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clean Air System looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee connects with a looping right hand.
McGee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGee!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
McGee throws a combination. Clean Air System tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGee tries to clinch up but Clean Air System circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clean Air System steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punchy McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by McGee.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Clean Air System fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
A jab from McGee does it's job there.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Clean Air System seems unphased.
Clean Air System tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by McGee.
Clean Air System takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clean Air System takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clean Air System is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws the left hand but Clean Air System avoids the punch easily.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Clean Air System counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clean Air System looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clean Air System steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Clean Air System avoids the body shot from McGee.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
McGee throws a one two combo.
McGee wants to clinch up but Clean Air System keeps it at a distance.
McGee throws a series of punches but Clean Air System moves out of range.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Clean Air System saw that one coming.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clean Air System counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - McGee coming out on top.
McGee tries to clinch there but Clean Air System circles away.
Clean Air System takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee punishes Clean Air System's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a series of punches but Clean Air System moves out of range.
Clean Air System staying out of range there.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clean Air System.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a right and a left that Clean Air System avoids nicely.

McGee clinches with his opponent.
Clean Air System is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - McGee coming out on top.
Clean Air System misses with a body punch
and Clean Air System takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clean Air System wants to clinch.
Clean Air System is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
McGee misses with a hook.
McGee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clean Air System's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Punchy McGee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Clean Air System lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clean Air System swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clean Air System throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clean Air System dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clean Air System is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
McGee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clean Air System throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clean Air System keeps the fight on the outside.
Clean Air System misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a series of strikes. Clean Air System will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Clean Air System.
McGee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice combination there by McGee.

Clean Air System is rocked!
McGee connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Clean Air System is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee drops Clean Air System with a huge uppercut! Clean Air System drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McGee is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McGee!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoryu Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venusaur comes to the cage accompanied by Bulbasaur bongo bebop. Bublasaur Venusaur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Venusaur
vs
Ken

175 cm
22
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
157 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bublasaur Venusaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoryu Ken!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Venusaur!
Venusaur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venusaur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Venusaur throws a sloppy head kick and Ken moves out of range easily.
Ken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venusaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venusaur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venusaur misses with a hook.
Ken avoids the head kick by Venusaur.
Venusaur lands a high kick!
Ken moves out of range of the body kick from Venusaur.
Ken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venusaur avoids the body shot from Ken.
Venusaur motions for Ken to come forward. Venusaur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venusaur tries to clinch up but Ken circles away and keeps his distance.
Venusaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ken will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Venusaur.
Venusaur throws the left hand but Ken avoids the punch easily.
Venusaur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ken stuns Venusaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ken misses with a hook. Venusaur ducked under it nicely.
Ken lands a slapping body shot.
Venusaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Ken misses with a straight right.
Ken lands a nice looking body shot.
Venusaur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Venusaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Ken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ken scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Venusaur tries to clinch but Ken is having none of it.
Venusaur misses with a body kick.
Ken moves out of range of the body kick from Venusaur.
Ken throws an overhand right that lands on Venusaur's shoulder, as Venusaur tries to avoid the shot.
Venusaur throws a low kick but Ken avoids it.
Ken misses with an uppercut.
Venusaur misses with a head kick.
Venusaur looks to land a body kick but Ken moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ken. Venusaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Venusaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venusaur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ken throws out a powerful jab.
Ken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venusaur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Venusaur.
Ken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venusaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venusaur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venusaur.
Venusaur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ken throws a hook to the side of Venusaur's head but Venusaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Venusaur has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Venusaur just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Venusaur walks away with a smile on his face. Ken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken.
Ken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ken shoots in for a takedown but Venusaur shows good takedown defense.
Bublasaur Venusaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venusaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venusaur is looking to land body kicks.
Venusaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Ken slips a straight right by Venusaur.
Venusaur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ken throws a lazy right hand but Venusaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venusaur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venusaur misses with a body kick.
Venusaur throws the kick towards the body but Ken avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venusaur circles away.
Venusaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venusaur wants to clinch up but Ken keeps it at a distance.
Venusaur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crunch! Venusaur slams his shin into Ken's torso.
Venusaur throws a push kick but Ken slaps the foot to one side.
Ken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Venusaur counters with a body kick.
Venusaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ken. That did some damage!
Venusaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venusaur ducks under a wild hook from Ken.
A swing and a miss from Ken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur moves in looking to clinch but Ken pushes him off.
Venusaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venusaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ken. Venusaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Venusaur lands but Ken takes it in his stride.
Venusaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Venusaur counters with a head kick.
Ken misses with a body shot
and Venusaur counters with a solid body kick.
Ken blocks the body kick.
Ken thows a body shot but no joy.
Venusaur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ken misses the jab.
Shoryu Ken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venusaur scores with a spinning back kick!
Venusaur throws a body kick that misses.
Venusaur is looking to land body kicks.
Venusaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Venusaur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venusaur circles away.
Venusaur scores with a jab.
Venusaur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Venusaur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ken paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venusaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ken shoots in looking for a takedown. Venusaur tries to sprawl out of it but Ken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venusaur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken.
Ken thows a body shot but no joy.
Venusaur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bublasaur Venusaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Venusaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Venusaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venusaur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur lands a leg kick that knocks Ken off balance momentarily.
Venusaur misses with a body kick.
Venusaur is looking to clinch.
Venusaur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ken's head.
Venusaur throws a head kick that misses.
Venusaur thows a body kick. Ken tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Venusaur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Venusaur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Venusaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ken throws a sloppy body shot
and Venusaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Venusaur throws a sloppy head kick and Ken moves out of range easily.
Venusaur thuds his shin into the meat of Ken's side.
A head kick misses from Venusaur.
Venusaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Ken takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Venusaur as Ken shoots in.
Venusaur throws a nice head kick!
Ken misses with an uppercut. Venusaur saw that one coming.
Venusaur cracks the inside of Ken's front leg.
Venusaur wants to land a leg kick but Ken is out of range.
Venusaur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venusaur can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Venusaur moves into the clinch successfully.
Venusaur lands an elbow inside.
Ken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Venusaur just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venusaur smiles and moves away.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ken, as that shot connected.
Ken misses with a hook.
Venusaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ken sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Venusaur tries to sprawl but Ken drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ken controlling the pace.
Venusaur is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur moves into full guard.
Venusaur keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully.
Ken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venusaur looking to control.
Venusaur wants to sweep but no luck.
Ken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Venusaur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ken's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ken looking for a sweep. Not yet Ken, not yet.
Ken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venusaur manages to get himself to full guard.
Ken won't allow Venusaur to sweep him here.
Ken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venusaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venusaur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Venusaur tries to get out of the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venusaur keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully.
Ken postures up in Venusaur's guard and throws a big left but Venusaur blocks it.
Ken trying to control but Venusaur is working from the bottom.
Ken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venusaur is keeping the position for now.
Ken preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bublasaur Venusaur.
I think Venusaur 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 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bublasaur Venusaur!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Klaat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atlas Klaat has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Klaat
vs
Scotch Tape

210 cm
23
278 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

197 cm
26
271 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atlas Klaat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaat misses with a body kick.
Scotch Tape looks for the body kick but Klaat saw that one coming.
Scotch Tape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klaat.
Scotch Tape avoids the head kick by Klaat.
Scotch Tape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klaat misses with a kick to the body.
Scotch Tape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klaat moves away.
Scotch Tape throws a sloppy head kick and Klaat moves out of range easily.
Klaat lands a head kick!
Scotch Tape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atlas Klaat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klaat throws a lazy right hand but Scotch Tape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scotch Tape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scotch Tape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klaat missing with a left hand there. Scotch Tape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klaat misses with a head kick.
Klaat checks a low kick from Scotch Tape.
Klaat throws a sloppy head kick

and Scotch Tape decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klaat's guard.
Klaat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klaat keeping moving, preventing Scotch Tape from controlling successfully.
Scotch Tape wants to pass the guard but Klaat is keeping the position.
Scotch Tape trying to control the position from guard on top but Klaat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scotch Tape sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodent Scotch Tape.
Klaat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klaat misses with a head kick.
Klaat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klaat misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Klaat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klaat.
Scotch Tape takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klaat is looking to land body kicks.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses
and Scotch Tape counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scotch Tape's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klaat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scotch Tape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scotch Tape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scotch Tape moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Scotch Tape blocks the low kick.
Klaat looks to throw a body kick

and Scotch Tape counters with a single leg into guard. Klaat didn't expect that.
Scotch Tape showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klaat keeping moving, preventing Scotch Tape from controlling successfully.
Scotch Tape won't allow Klaat to get back to his feet.
Klaat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scotch Tape controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scotch Tape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klaat is keeping the position for now.
Klaat is looking to stand up but Scotch Tape isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodent Scotch Tape.
A head kick misses from Klaat.
Scotch Tape tries to clinch but Klaat is having none of it.
Klaat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scotch Tape was well out of range. Poor timing from Klaat.
Klaat misses with a body shot.
Scotch Tape steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klaat. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scotch Tape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Atlas Klaat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Klaat misses with a few strikes there.
Klaat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scotch Tape will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klaat thuds his shin into the meat of Scotch Tape's side.
Klaat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Klaat lands a high kick!
Klaat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klaat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scotch Tape looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klaat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klaat avoids it really well and circles away.
Klaat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape throws a low kick but Klaat avoids it.
Scotch Tape walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klaat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klaat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Scotch Tape pushes Klaat up against the cage in a clinch.
Klaat tries to break the clinch but Scotch Tape is controlling the position.
Scotch Tape drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klaat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scotch Tape avoids a kick to the body.
Scotch Tape looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klaat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scotch Tape.
Klaat thows a body kick. Scotch Tape tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses.
Scotch Tape blocks a head kick by Klaat.
Klaat misses with a kick to the body.
Klaat throws a solid leg kick but Scotch Tape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klaat.
No luck for Scotch Tape with that takedown attempt.
Atlas Klaat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodent Scotch Tape.

Scotch Tape gets a takedown into half guard.
Klaat is trying to escape back to his feet but Scotch Tape uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Scotch Tape is looking to take a break and control but Klaat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch Tape controlling the position from side mount.
Scotch Tape taking a break here but Klaat is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klaat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Scotch Tape wants to control from the top but Klaat keeps moving.
Klaat wants to sweep but no luck.
Scotch Tape forces his way into half guard.
Scotch Tape controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Scotch Tape has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Klaat dominated that second round.
That's time! Klaat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Klaat stuffs the takedown attempt from Scotch Tape. Scotch Tape gets slowly back to his feet.
Klaat throws a lazy head kick
and Scotch Tape counters with an inside leg kick.

Scotch Tape 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.
Scotch Tape trying to control but Klaat is working from the bottom.
Klaat wants to sweep but no luck.
Scotch Tape tries to free his leg and advance position but Klaat is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodent Scotch Tape was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Klaat looks to land a right hand but Scotch Tape moved out of range.
Scotch Tape throws a lazy head kick
and Klaat counters with a straight right hand.
Atlas Klaat is winning the standup battle so far.
Klaat cracks Scotch Tape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Klaat.
Scotch Tape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Klaat throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Scotch Tape counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scotch Tape trying to control the position from guard on top but Klaat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scotch Tape is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodent Scotch Tape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scotch Tape stands and throws Klaat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klaat trying to remain calm as Scotch Tape controls from the top position.
Scotch Tape trying to control the action but Klaat is working from the bottom.
Scotch Tape content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaat is trying to get back to half guard.
Scotch Tape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klaat keeps working.
Rodent Scotch Tape has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scotch Tape controlling from side mount.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodent Scotch Tape wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scotch Tape tried to score with a low kick but Klaat checks it.

That's four 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.
Scotch Tape takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atlas Klaat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotch Tape shoots and misses
and Klaat counters with a head kick. That will keep Scotch Tape thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Klaat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scotch Tape counters with a good low kick that Klaat was not able to check.
Klaat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scotch Tape fails with a takedown attempt.
Atlas Klaat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodent Scotch Tape.
Klaat avoids the body shot from Scotch Tape.
Klaat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klaat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodent Scotch Tape.
I think Klaat 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atlas Klaat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Windsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus comes to the cage accompanied by Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar. Windsor has chosen Killswitch Engage - This is Absolution as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ufalopolaus
vs
Windsor

172 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

187 cm
27
176 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Windsor!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Windsor can pounce on him.
Windsor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch up but Windsor circles away and keeps his distance.
Windsor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
Windsor misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Windsor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ufalopolaus momentarily.
Ufalopolaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Windsor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Windsor throws an overhand right that lands on Ufalopolaus's shoulder, as Ufalopolaus tries to avoid the shot.
Ufalopolaus walks into a left hand.
Windsor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Windsor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Windsor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Windsor looks to throw the jab but Ufalopolaus is out of range.
Windsor avoids the body shot from Ufalopolaus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Windsor.
Windsor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Windsor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ufalopolaus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ufalopolaus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ufalopolaus moves out of range as Windsor strikes.
A big left from Windsor misses.
Windsor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Windsor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ufalopolaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Windsor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Windsor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ufalopolaus thuds his right hand into Windsor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Albert Windsor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ufalopolaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Windsor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufalopolaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Windsor is looking to score with low kicks.
Ufalopolaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Windsor moves away.
Windsor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Windsor lands a leg kick that knocks Ufalopolaus off balance momentarily.
Ufalopolaus misses with a body shot.
Ufalopolaus is looking to wear down Windsor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Windsor scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Windsor there.
Ufalopolaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Windsor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ufalopolaus misses the shot to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Windsor.
Windsor misses with a wild body shot.
Windsor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Windsor ducks under a wild hook from Ufalopolaus.
Windsor throws a sloppy body shot
and Ufalopolaus counters with a left to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses the body punch
and Windsor counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufalopolaus scores with a hook to the body. Windsor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus misses with a hook to the body
and Windsor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ufalopolaus tries to move into range but Windsor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ufalopolaus ducks right into an uppercut from Windsor.
Windsor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufalopolaus manages to avoid it.
Ufalopolaus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Ufalopolaus is rocked!
Windsor fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ufalopolaus square on the jaw! Damn, Ufalopolaus is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Windsor!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Faction Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Silva

182 cm
27
197 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faction Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvas Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Faction Jackson has been cut.
Jackson moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson 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.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
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 Faction Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Faction Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva avoids the body shot from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Silvas Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva misses the body punch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faction Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvas Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Jackson stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faction Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faction Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva misses with a hook.
Silva misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Silva is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faction Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Faction Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvas Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Faction Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faction Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faction Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botello has chosen Bankrobber as his entrance music. John Botello will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thunder
vs
Botello

199 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
212 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Botello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thunder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Botello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Botello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Botello takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Botello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Botello's body. Botello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Denton Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Botello checks a leg kick.
Botello throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Botello.
Botello moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Botello's leg but Botello calmly moves out of range.
Botello avoids the head kick by Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder scores with a kick to the midsection.
Botello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Botello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a solid leg kick but Botello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thunder.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
Botello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Botello lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Denton Thunder has been cut.
Thunder defending well as Botello loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder cracks Botello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thunder. Botello shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Thunder slams his shin into Botello's torso.
Botello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Botello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Botello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder is looking to slow Botello down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Botello off balance momentarily.
Botello misses with a few strikes there.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Botello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botello misses with a looping left.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello moved away.
Thunder thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Botello.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Botello.
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Botello misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Botello throws out the jab.
Thunder misses with a body kick.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Botello off balance momentarily.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder connects with a high kick.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Botello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunder.
Botello swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters with a thumping low kick.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Botello down.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello moved away.
Botello throws a combination that misses
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder moves out of range as Botello strikes.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Botello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder throws a solid leg kick but Botello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thunder.
Thunder is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Botello blocks the leg kick.
Botello sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Botello on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Botello throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
Botello loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder throws a wild body kick that Botello sees coming a mile off.
Botello has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thunder.
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Botello is able to avoid easily.
Botello misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunder cracks the inside of Botello's front leg.
Thunder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denton Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thunder is looking to chop away at Botello's legs.
Denton Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Botello's calf.
An inside leg kick from Thunder misses.
Thunder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Botello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Botello.
Thunder throws a low kick but Botello moves out of range easily.
Botello throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Botello looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Botello misses
and Thunder counters with a nice leg kick.
Botello misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder delivers a nice body kick.
Botello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Botello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Botello is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid body kick from Thunder.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Botello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder throws a solid leg kick but Botello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thunder.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Botello thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunder throws a front kick aimed at Botello's knee but Botello avoids it well.
Thunder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Botello checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a body punch but Botello moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botello blocks a low kick nicely.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Botello's sensitive parts.
Thunder thuds his shin into the meat of Botello's side.
Botello misses with a looping right.
Botello takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Botello was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Botello.
Thunder thumps Botello with a low kick.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Botello manages to avoid it.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Botello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Thunder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Botello jumps back.
Thunder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Botello takes a step back to recover.
Botello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Botello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thunder.
A leg kick checked by Botello.
Thunder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Botello takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Botello's front leg but catches the back leg as Botello tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Botello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Botello blocks a low kick nicely.
Botello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Botello checks a leg kick.
Thunder misses with a low kick.

Botello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Botello showed some decent athleticism there.
Thunder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botello prevents Thunder from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denton Thunder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Botello loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Botello checks it well.
Botello checks a leg kick.
Botello looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder throws a front kick aimed at Botello's knee but Botello avoids it well.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Botello.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Botello checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botello avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Botello. That did some damage!
Botello checks a low kick from Thunder.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Botello is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Botello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Botello is just out of range.
Botello looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Thunder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Botello's head.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Botello jumps back.
Thunder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Botello throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Thunder slips a jab from Botello.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder tests Botello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Botello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thunder.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Thunder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Botello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Botello throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Botello.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Botello misses.
Botello misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Botello's sensitive parts.
Thunder throws a sloppy body shot
and Botello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Botello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botello walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thunder.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Botello's calf.
Botello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a good low kick that Botello was not able to check.
Botello throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Botello avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Botello.
Botello scores with a hook.
Thunder is looking to wear down Botello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Botello throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Botello checks a low kick from Thunder.
Botello might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Botello.
Botello misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Botello sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Botello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Botello.
Botello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Botello throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder keeps Botello at a distance using the push kick.
Thunder throws out a leg kick but Botello moves out of range and Thunder only half commits.
Thunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Botello misses with a looping right.
John Botello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder tries to work over Botello's front leg with a kick but Botello checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunder, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Futz

185 cm
24
160 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

177 cm
28
158 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[JMFC] 160!

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirion Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuckin Futz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futz avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Futz.
Futz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Futz.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Futz is just out of range.
Futz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Futz moved away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body

and Futz counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Futz throws a big right hand that misses.
Futz prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Futz content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nuckin Futz.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Futz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tirion Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futz misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a leg kick

and Futz counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Futz throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Futz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Futz with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Futz is controlling him.

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

Futz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Futz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Futz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futz trying to control the position.
Jackson tries to stand but Futz is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Futz trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

Futz is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Futz to get the leverage.
Jackson trying to control here.
Futz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Futz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Futz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Futz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Futz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Futz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Futz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Futz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futz prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Futz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Futz throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a leg kick

and Futz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Futz punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Futz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Futz looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Futz lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Futz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Futz looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Futz trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Futz breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Futz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nuckin Futz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Futz prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Futz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Futz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Futz control the position.
Futz working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Futz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Futz wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Futz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Futz wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Futz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Futz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Futz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Futz passes to full mount!
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Futz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Futz is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Futz working Jackson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Futz.
Futz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Futz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Futz.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Futz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Futz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Futz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Futz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Futz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Futz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body

and Futz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Futz is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futz.
Futz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to stand but Futz is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Futz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Futz slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Futz keeps him under control.
Futz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Futz is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Futz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nuckin Futz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futz not doing much here.
Futz tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Futz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Nuckin Futz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Futz has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Futz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Futz moves out of range easily.
Futz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Futz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson throws a jab when Futz was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futz.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Futz checks it
and Futz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Futz lands a jab-cross combination.
Tirion Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but Futz moves out of range.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there

and Futz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Futz is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Futz seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuckin Futz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Futz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuckin Futz!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Davol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davol's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Links 2 3 4. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kraken
vs
Davol

185 cm
26
174 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Davol!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davol manages to avoid it.
Davol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davol walks into a jab.

It looks like Bruno Davol has been cut.
Kraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davol.
Davol defending well as Kraken loads up on a big left hand.
Davol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraken is just out of range.
Davol throws an overhand right that lands on Kraken's shoulder, as Kraken tries to avoid the shot.
Kraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraken misses with an uppercut. Davol saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davol throws a combination that misses
and Kraken counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davol misses with a double jab.
Kraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraken takes a swing at Davol's ribcage but misses.

Davol clinches with his opponent.
Kraken lands a body punch.
Davol tries a body shot but Kraken blocks it.
Davol tries to land knees in the clinch but Kraken avoids the damage to the body.
Kraken wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken tries to circle away but Davol has him pinned against the cage.
Kraken tries to break the clinch but Davol is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Davol.
Davol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraken or not.
Kraken working aggressively here.
Davol tries to work over Kraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kraken working hard to break the clinch.
Davol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraken backwards.
Kraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Kraken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davol lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol can't find room to land a body shot as Kraken controls the action.
Davol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davol stalls.
Kraken tries to break the clinch but Davol is controlling the position.
Davol lands with a right to the head.
Davol blocks a body shot from Kraken.
Davol tries to work over Kraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davol digs a right hand underneath Kraken's ribcage. Kraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Davol.
Davol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraken prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kraken misses with a punch to the body.
Davol can't get the takedown.
Kraken tries to circle away but Davol has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Davol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kraken.
Kraken wants to break free but Davol has control.
Davol tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mark Kraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Davol.
Kraken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krakens head.
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 Mark Kraken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kraken scores with a decent looking hook.
Kraken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraken slips a straight right by Davol.
Kraken moves away from the strike by Davol.
Kraken throws a hook but Davol blocks it.
Davol moves away from the strike by Kraken.
Kraken misses the shot to the body.
Davol shoots in but Kraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Davol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davol misses with a jab to the body
and Kraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraken throws a body punch but Davol moves out of range.
Davol misses with a double jab
and Kraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraken catches Davol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davol fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davol is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraken misses with a jab to the body

and Davol counters with a takedown into side control.
Kraken is trying to improve his position.
Davol is looking to take a break and control but Kraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol advances to full mount.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davol goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kraken is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but Davol is keeping the position.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Davol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Davol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Davol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraken defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Davol working for a triangle but Kraken defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Davol blocks a jab.
Davol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraken.
Kraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davol slips under a jab.
Kraken throws a body punch but Davol moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kraken misses its intended target.
Davol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kraken rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraken misses with a hook. Davol ducked under it nicely.
Kraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mark Kraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraken misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davol.
Davol dodges the punch combination from Kraken.
Kraken misses with a shot to the body
and Davol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken misses with a body shot
and Davol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davol misses with a shot to the body
and Kraken counters with a nice body shot.
Davol misses with a wild body shot.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Davol throws a shot from downtown. Kraken moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Davol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraken doesn't seem phased though.
Kraken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kraken takes a swing at Davol's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davol wants a takedown.

Davol pulls Kraken into guard.

Davol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraken defends well.
Davol wants to sweep here but Kraken controlling him for the moment.

Davol throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kraken uses it to pass to side control.
Davol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraken in particular looking to stall.
Davol trying to control but Kraken postures up.
Kraken wants to stand up but Davol has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Davol is looking to control Kraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davol avoid being mounted?
Bruno Davol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davol punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Davol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kraken 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 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kraken!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handy Bohemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chronic
vs
Bohemia

191 cm
27
277 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

205 cm
22
255 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Chronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Handy Bohemia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chronic shoots in but no luck this time.
Chronic blocks a head kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chronic will feel that in the morning.
Bohemia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chronic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bohemia wants to clinch.
Bohemia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chronic in his tracks.
Chronic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bohemia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bohemia looks to score with a jab to the body but Chronic is just out of range.
Handy Bohemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chronic throws a front kick aimed at Bohemia's knee but Bohemia avoids it well.
Bohemia lands a head kick!
Chronic throws a hook but Bohemia avoids it easily.
Chronic tried to score with a low kick but Bohemia checks it.
Bohemia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohemia misses with a body kick.
Chronic throws a leg kick but Bohemia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bohemia feints and then cracks Chronic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chronic down.
Chronic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chronic 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.
Bohemia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Bohemia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bohemia is pulling down on Chronic's head to control his posture.
Bohemia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chronic manages to get himself to full guard.
Bohemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chronic is retaining full guard.
Chronic looking for a sweep. Not yet Chronic, not yet.
Chronic is working hard here to advance position.
Bohemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic looking for a sweep. Not yet Chronic, not yet.
Bohemia stays in close to Chronic's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Handy Bohemia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chronic ducks right into an uppercut from Bohemia.
Bohemia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bohemia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Chronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chronic blocks a leg kick.
Bohemia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Chronic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bohemia did well to prevent Chronic getting side control.

Bohemia actively working from the bottom here.
Bohemia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chronic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bohemia's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic is thwarting Bohemia's attempts to control the position.
Bohemia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bohemia pulls Chronic in to control the position.
Bohemia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bohemia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chronic won't allow Bohemia to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bohemia trying to control the position.
Bohemia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.

Handy Bohemia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bohemia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chronic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Chronic tries to keep at a distance but Bohemia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Bohemia.
Bohemia lands a nice shot to the body.
Bohemia misses with the head strike.
Bohemia can't find room to land a body shot as Chronic controls the action.
Chronic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohemia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chronic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohemia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohemia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chronic misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohemia defending well as Chronic loads up on a big left hand.
Bohemia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chronic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bohemia throws a sloppy head kick and Chronic moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chronic.
Bohemia throws a leg kick which misses Chronic's front leg but catches the back leg as Chronic tries to avoid it.
Bohemia throws a leg kick which misses Chronic's front leg but catches the back leg as Chronic tries to avoid it.
Chronic throws a low kick, looking for Bohemia's leg but Bohemia calmly moves out of range.
Bohemia misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohemia.
Chronic's corner calls for a 1-2. Chronic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bohemia cracks Chronic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bohemia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chronic tries for a takedown but Bohemia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bohemia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chronic takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Dustin Chronic has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bohemia as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Chronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chronic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chronic defending well as Bohemia loads up on a big left hand.
Handy Bohemia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chronic has a takedown stuffed.
Chronic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chronic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bohemia.
Bohemia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Bohemia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bohemia scores with a nice body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bohemia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bohemia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chronic's head.
Chronic shoots for a takedown but Bohemia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bohemia lands with a cross.
Chronic throws a lazy body kick
and Bohemia counters with a big head kick but Chronic shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohemia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Bohemia as Chronic shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia's corner calls for a 1-2. Bohemia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bohemia scores with a kick to the body.
Bohemia wants to clinch.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chronic's sensitive parts.
Bohemia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bohemia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Dustin Chronic's cut is getting worse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chronic. That did some damage!
Jab from Bohemia.
Chronic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bohemia, as that shot connected.
Bohemia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chronic if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Bohemia scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Bohemia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chronic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bohemia thuds his right hand into Chronic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chronic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bohemia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chronic blocks a head kick by Bohemia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Chronic misses
and Bohemia counters with a nice leg kick.
Handy Bohemia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohemia lunges at Chronic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chronic's hand.
Bohemia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bohemia clinches.
A body shot lands from Bohemia.
Bohemia lands with a right to the head.
Bohemia presses Chronic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chronic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohemia lands a nice shot to the body.
Bohemia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Bohemia.

Dustin Chronic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bohemia cracks Chronic with a nice body shot.
Bohemia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohemia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chronic backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bohemia.
Bohemia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chronic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chronic misses with the head strike.
Bohemia prevents a body shot from Chronic.
Bohemia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chronic tries a body shot but Bohemia blocks it.
Chronic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chronic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohemia prevents a body shot from Chronic.
A nice left hand lands by Bohemia.
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!
Bohemia throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Bohemia.
A head punch on the inside from Chronic fails to land.
Chronic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohemia scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handy Bohemia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Chronic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Chronic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bohemia circles away.

Chronic feints and as Bohemia raises his hands in defense, Chronic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chronic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bohemia has Chronic pulled in close to control his posture.
Bohemia looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohemia, not yet.
Bohemia pulls Chronic in close to prevent any damage.
Chronic postures up.
Bohemia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bohemia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chronic is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Handy Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chronic's head.
Chronic throws an overhand right that lands on Bohemia's shoulder, as Bohemia tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bohemia as he avoids it easily.
Chronic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohemia.
Chronic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohemia on the side of the head.
Bohemia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Chronic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chronic preventing the sweep.
Bohemia controls Chronic momentarily but Chronic frees himself.
Chronic being controlled here momentarily.

Bohemia is looking for a triangle here but Chronic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bohemia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dustin Chronic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chronic is staying active.
Bohemia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bohemia is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohemia is trying to control Chronic's posture but Chronic avoids it.
Chronic is working Bohemia over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chronic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bohemia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bohemia manages to get back to half guard.
Handy Bohemia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia tries to roll over but Chronic keeps him under control.
Chronic working Bohemia over with strikes.

Bohemia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chronic pulls his head out easily.
Bohemia trying to hold on to Chronic's head to control him but Chronic postures up.
Chronic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chronic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohemia keeps working.
Chronic throwing shots but Bohemia is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bohemia trying to control here.
Chronic with the ground and pound but Bohemia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bohemia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bohemia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bohemia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chronic!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chronic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Chronic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bohemia 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handy Bohemia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pano Chudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chudo's choice of entrance music: El Rey. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Reyes
vs
Chudo

174 cm
23
166 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pano Chudo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Chudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Reyes tries to work over Chudo's front leg with a kick but Chudo checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
Nice jab there from Chudo.
Chudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reyes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chudo swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Chudo takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Chudo moves away and avoids it.
Chudo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reyes.
Reyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chudo momentarily.
Reyes throws the left hand but Chudo avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulo Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chudo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chudo ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Chudo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Chudo ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a hook. Chudo ducked under it nicely.
Chudo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chudo lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Reyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chudo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Reyes! He's out on his feet! Chudo rushes in and drops Reyes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pano Chudo! Pano Chudo retains his lightweight title!