RSC 17: Sambodrome XV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faded Faded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faded Faded has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Bobby's chin.

Bobby
vs
Faded

180 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
201 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faded Faded!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faded fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobby doesn't manage to clinch there - Faded circles away.

Faded closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bobby to the mat! Bobby manages to get full guard.
Faded missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faded wants to pass the guard but Bobby is keeping the position.

Bobby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faded is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faded wants to control from the top but Bobby keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faded accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faded on the ground.
Faded preventing the sweep.
Faded trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Faded gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faded keeps the fight on the outside.
Faded looks for a takedown but Bobby sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faded to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bobby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faded pushes down on Bobby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bobby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bobby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Faded looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faded controlling the action here.

Faded wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Faded decides to return to a standing position.
Bobby wants to clinch up but Faded keeps it at a distance.
Faded tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faded tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobby darts in trying to clinch

and Faded counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bobby's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faded wants to pass the guard but Bobby is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faded is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobby is looking to stand up but Faded isn't so interested in that idea.
Bobby is breathing heavily.

Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faded can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faded stands and throws Bobby's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Faded stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Faded scores a takedown into full mount!
Faded controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobby is looking to improve his position but Faded isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faded Faded dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Faded is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobby's half guard.
Faded is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bobby reverses the position - he's now on top in Faded's guard.
Faded controls Bobby momentarily but Bobby frees himself.
Faded Faded has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Faded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby won't allow Faded to sweep him here.
Bobby trying to control but Faded is working from the bottom.
Faded trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faded working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Faded throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Faded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faded looking for a sweep. Not yet Faded, not yet.
Faded managing to control the position.
Bobby won't allow Faded to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Faded throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bobby escapes and throws Faded's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Faded is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobby's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Faded is breathing heavily.
Bobby is thwarting Faded's attempts to control the position.
Bobby prevents Faded from improving his position.
Faded misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bobby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Faded is controlling Bobby's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby trying to pass the guard but Faded defending well.
Faded is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobby's back!
Bobby covers up after that shot from Faded.
Bobby covering up well under a series of strikes from Faded.
Bobby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Faded.
Bobby tries to escape the position.
Faded controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Faded has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Faded has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faded cracks Bobby with a nice body shot.
Faded tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bobby smiles and moves away.

Faded fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobby, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Bobby.

Faded gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bobby is refusing to be controlled, as Faded sits in half guard.
Faded tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bobby is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Faded there.
Bobby won't allow Faded to pass to mount.
Faded performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Bobby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faded pulls his head out easily.
Faded with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Faded passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobby!
Faded scoring with strikes but Bobby is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faded working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Faded with a couple of short strikes.
Faded takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Faded with a couple of short strikes.

Faded is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bobby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bobby shrugs it off.
Bobby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faded is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bobby can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bobby tries to lock up and control but Faded gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faded controlling from the full mount.
Faded putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faded controlling his opponent.
Faded in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faded tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bobby prevents Faded from taking his back.
Faded controlling from mount.

Faded has control of Bobby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bobby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Faded Faded is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faded postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobby looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faded Faded comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faded 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faded Faded!

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 Saoul Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Saoul Kayne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Saoul Kayne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kayne
vs
Nogueira

187 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saoul Kayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayne avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira tries to land a front kick but Kayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Kayne tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Kayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kayne is rocked!
Kayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Kayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saoul Kayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kayne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kayne seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kayne tries for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kayne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nogueira prevents Kayne from moving into mount.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kayne tries for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

Kayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira, who protects the arm 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 Saoul Kayne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nogueira throws a head kick but Kayne moves out of range.
Kayne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nogueira delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira seems to be stalking Kayne here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kayne drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Nogueira!

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 Nobunaga Shirow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Racka Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shirow
vs
Lamb

173 cm
24
164 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

180 cm
28
164 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Shirow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Racka Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamb scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Nobunaga Shirow has been cut.

Shirow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shirow showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirow wants to free his trapped foot but Lamb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lamb trying to control but Shirow postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shirow trying to control from half guard but Lamb is working away.
Lamb wants to control but Shirow is keeping busy.
Lamb is concentrating on defense, preventing Shirow from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shirow trying to control from half guard but Lamb is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lamb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shirow is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to control but Shirow wriggling away.
Lamb controlling from mount.
Lamb trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Racka Lamb.
Shirow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lamb cracks a nice hook into Shirow's ribs.
Shirow misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamb scores with a four punch combination!
Shirow is breathing heavily.
Shirow misses with a looping left.
Racka Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamb circles away.

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

Shirow is rocked!
Lamb lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shirow falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Racka Lamb!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. Bronn Blackwater had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Blackwater
vs
Kelso

190 cm
29
210 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Blackwater as Kelso shoots in.
Blackwater tries to clinch up but Kelso circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater throws a body punch but Kelso moves out of range.
Blackwater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bronn Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackwater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelso somewhat.
Bronn Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kelso.
Blackwater throws a big shot that misses.

Blackwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater crunches a lovely knee into Kelso's ribcage.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the head but Kelso blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackwater throws an elbow but misses.
Kelso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kelso avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackwater.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelso avoids the damage to the body.
Blackwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blackwater lands an elbow inside that Kelso shrugs off.
Kelso managing to block the knees to the body from Blackwater.
Blackwater missing with knees to the body.
Kelso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackwater lands a nice elbow.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Kelso 's eye.
Blackwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blackwater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackwater lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Michael Kelso has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso blocks an elbow strike from Blackwater.
Kelso avoiding damage as Blackwater throws knees to the body.
Kelso tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackwater content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blackwater tries a knee to the head but Kelso blocks it.
Blackwater lands an elbow that stopped Kelso in his tracks for a moment.
Kelso blocks the elbow strike.
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. Kelso won't want to take too many of those.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head.
Blackwater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelso avoiding damage as Blackwater throws knees to the body.
Blackwater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackwater lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blackwater stalling against the cage.
Blackwater prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackwater manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blackwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blackwater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackwater.
Kelso looks gassed!
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronn Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Kelso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kelso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Kelso misses.
Kelso shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackwater tries to sprawl out of it but Kelso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackwater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelso swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronn Blackwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kelso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackwater slips a straight right by Kelso.
Kelso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackwater tries to avoid it but Kelso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackwater to the ground. Blackwater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Blackwater tries to clinch but Kelso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackwater throws a push kick but Kelso slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelso misses the target.
Kelso is looking to clinch but Blackwater is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso tries to clinch up but Blackwater circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackwater throws a sloppy head kick and Kelso moves out of range easily.
Blackwater tries to clinch up

and Kelso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwater's guard.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
Kelso stands up over Blackwater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kelso throwing strikes from guard but Blackwater blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwater has momentary wrist control but Kelso slips an elbow through the middle.
Kelso throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwater is retaining full guard.
Kelso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelso wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
Blackwater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Blackwater looking for a guillotine here but Kelso defends easily.
Kelso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackwater's head.
Kelso landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackwater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blackwater dives on top into guard.
Blackwater advances position into side control!
Kelso tries to improve position but can't.
Kelso is trying to control Blackwater's posture but Blackwater avoids it.
Kelso is trying to improve his position.
Blackwater working away.
Kelso is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blackwater is staying active underneath Kelso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackwater is looking to control Kelso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackwater avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater gets back to full guard.

Blackwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackwater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blackwater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackwater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackwater is trying to control. Kelso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelso is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Kelso'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. 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.

Some wild striking there from Kelso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackwater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelso.

Kelso clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelso is defending well for now.
Kelso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelso blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blackwater stalling.
Blackwater looking to throw knees to the head but Kelso is blocking nicely.
Blackwater lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackwater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronn Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kelso.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Kelso 's eye.
Kelso avoiding damage as Blackwater throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Blackwater.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blackwater connects with a knee to the head.
Blackwater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kelso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kelso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kelso throws a strike but Blackwater avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Blackwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelso landing with the ground and pound.
Kelso throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackwater trying to keep a closed guard but Kelso is proving a slippery customer.
Kelso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackwater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kelso 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.
Kelso postures up in Blackwater's guard and throws a big left but Blackwater blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelso working some strikes from top position.
Blackwater controlling the position.
Blackwater keeping moving, preventing Kelso from controlling successfully.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kelso has gone for a leg lock! Blackwater slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kelso's guard.
Kelso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Blackwater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kelso wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Blackwater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackwater has managed to get both his arms back between Kelso's legs - danger averted.
Blackwater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Kelso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelso keeping moving, preventing Blackwater from controlling successfully.
Kelso wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwater is working hard here to advance position.

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

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 Bronn Blackwater.
I think Blackwater 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bronn Blackwater!

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 Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Charneski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Korn-Freak on a leash. Charneski has chosen Pongale por las hileras as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Warrior
vs
Charneski

186 cm
27
211 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
207 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Charneski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charneski cracks Warrior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warrior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Warrior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Warrior is looking for a kimura but Charneski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage.

Warrior escapes and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Charneski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Charneski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charneski looks gassed!
Warrior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Warrior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charneski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warrior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Charneski has hold of Warrior's hands but Warrior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warrior thows a huge punch but Charneski dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Charneski is defending well.
Warrior is taking a breather. Charneski 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.
Warrior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Charneski trying to control here.
Warrior is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ultimate Warrior just wasn't active enough.
Warrior misses with a takedown
and Warrior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Warrior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warrior lands in his opponent's guard.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Charneski keeps moving.
Warrior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warrior postures up and lands a big shot to Charneski's brow.
Warrior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warrior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charneski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charneski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior throwing strikes from guard but Charneski blocks nicely.
Charneski wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior stands up over Charneski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warrior controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warrior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warrior connects with a couple of short punches.
Warrior content to stall in guard here.
Charneski is looking to sweep but instead, Warrior has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charneski is staying active underneath Warrior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Warrior is working for a kimura but Charneski is defending it quite comfortably.
Warrior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charneski gets back to full guard.
Charneski keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Warrior decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Charneski, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for Warrior with that takedown attempt.
Warrior connects with an inside leg kick.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charneski swivels and escapes.
Warrior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charneski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charneski counters with a straight right hand.
Charneski throws a jab when Warrior was well out of range.

Warrior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Warrior seems to be looking for submissions.
Charneski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Charneski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Warrior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Charneski circles away easily

and Charneski counters with a shoot takedown. Warrior fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.

Charneski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charneski has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Charneski pushes down on Warrior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Warrior is trying to control but can't.
Charneski slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
Charneski prevents Warrior from improving his position.
Charneski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Charneski is controlling well.
Charneski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charneski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warrior regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Charneski.
Warrior working a defensive guard here.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Charneski from controlling successfully.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Charneski's guard.
Warrior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charneski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Charneski is retaining full guard.
Warrior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Warrior.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Charneski circles away easily
and Charneski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warrior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charneski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charneski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charneski cracks Warrior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior needs to keep his hands up - Charneski had a free shot at his head there.

Charneski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Charneski is looking for a kimura but Warrior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charneski to get the leverage.

Charneski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.

Warrior is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Charneski is tapping! Great win for Warrior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ultimate Warrior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riley
vs
Becker

190 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Becker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Becker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Becker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.

Riley moves into range and clinches up with Becker.

Riley breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Becker.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Becker throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Becker circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Nice cross by Becker.
A jab from Becker misses.
Riley moves away from the strike by Becker.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Becker misses.
Becker looks gassed!
Becker throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
A big left from Becker misses.

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

Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Becker defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley is looking for a kimura here.

Riley is working for a submission of some sort.

Riley is working for a kimura but Becker is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley is trying for a kimura here. Becker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riley wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Riley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lutsenko
vs
Hannedy

192 cm
24
193 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
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, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walter Hannedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Hannedy.
Lutsenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hannedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lutsenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lutsenko misses with a straight left.
Hannedy slips a jab and a cross from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko misses with a looping left.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot.
Hannedy fails with the takedown.
Lutsenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hannedy.
Lutsenko dodges the punch combination from Hannedy.
Lutsenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hannedy shoots in but Lutsenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergi Lutsenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Lutsenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hannedy looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko connects with the punch.
Lutsenko scores with a body shot.
Hannedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hannedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutsenko lands with a shot to the body.
Lutsenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lutsenko cracks a nice hook into Hannedy's ribs.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Hannedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutsenko scores with a jab.
Lutsenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Walter Hannedy has been cut.
Good shot there by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a jab.
Hannedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutsenko tries to sprawl out of it but Hannedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutsenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutsenko scores with a body shot.
Lutsenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutsenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutsenko cracks Hannedy with a good jab.
Lutsenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hannedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Lutsenko.
Hannedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko cracks a nice hook into Hannedy's ribs.
Lutsenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutsenko jabs at Hannedy's body.
Lutsenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lutsenko lands a right hook to the body.
Lutsenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hannedy. Hannedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko with a jab.
Hannedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Hannedy knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Lutsenko lands.
Lutsenko lands a body shot.
Lutsenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lutsenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hannedy.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Hannedy's ribs.
Lutsenko lands a slapping body shot.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Hannedy's ribs.
Lutsenko misses with the combination.
Lutsenko lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hannedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lutsenko.
Hannedy tries to move into range but Lutsenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hannedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hannedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutsenko is looking to wear down Hannedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lutsenko lands with a nice combination. Hannedy backs away looking to recover.
Lutsenko lands a really nice looking cross but Hannedy seems unphased.
Lutsenko connects with a crisp jab.
Lutsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hannedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko throws a series of strikes that have Hannedy backpedaling.
Hannedy tries to move into range but Lutsenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hannedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutsenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hannedy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergi Lutsenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lutsenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hannedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutsenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hannedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutsenko lands a really nice looking cross but Hannedy seems unphased.
Lutsenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lutsenko connects with a looping right hand.
Hannedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hannedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lutsenko misses the shot to the body.
Sergi Lutsenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hannedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hannedy has a takedown stuffed.
Hannedy is breathing heavily.
Lutsenko lands a jab to the head.
Lutsenko cracks Hannedy with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lutsenko swings for the body but Hannedy moves out of range.
Hannedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lutsenko punishes Hannedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Hannedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hannedy manages to avoid it.
Lutsenko misses with a few strikes there.
Lutsenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Hannedy tries for a takedown but Lutsenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergi Lutsenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lutsenko connects with the punch.
Hannedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lutsenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lutsenko tests Hannedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lutsenko.
A nice combination there by Lutsenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hannedy walks into a stiff left hand from Lutsenko.
Hannedy walks into a stiff left hand from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutsenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hannedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hannedy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lutsenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hannedy.
Lutsenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lutsenko thuds a left hand into Hannedy's body.
Donk. Lutsenko catches Hannedy right on the button with a cross.
Hannedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lutsenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hannedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walter Hannedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Hannedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutsenko digs a good hook to Hannedy's body.
Lutsenko lands a slapping body shot.
Lutsenko dips to his left and cracks Hannedy with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lutsenko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannedy is defended easily by Lutsenko.
A jab lands there for Lutsenko.
Lutsenko tests Hannedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Hannedy misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lutsenko lands with a cross.
Lutsenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutsenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Hannedy avoids them all with ease.
Lutsenko thuds a left hand into Hannedy's body.
Hannedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lutsenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hannedy's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy fails to land the takedown.
Lutsenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hannedy walks into a straight right hand from Lutsenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergi Lutsenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lutsenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hannedy doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hannedy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Lutsenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lutsenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko lands with an overhand left.
Hannedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutsenko pinned against the cage. Lutsenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hannedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Lutsenko. Beautiful body shot.
Hannedy walks into a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hannedy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lutsenko has got the better of the exchanges.
Hannedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lutsenko tries to avoid it but Hannedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lutsenko to the ground. Lutsenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lutsenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hannedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lutsenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutsenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hannedy's head.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Hannedy's ribs.
Hannedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hannedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutsenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutsenko lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hannedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Lutsenko. No joy for Hannedy on that attempt.
Sergi Lutsenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Lutsenko lands a jab to the head.
Hannedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lutsenko connects with a looping right hand.
Lutsenko connects with a body shot.
Lutsenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hannedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutsenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lutsenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutsenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Hannedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hannedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hannedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutsenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutsenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hannedy can do to turn this around?
Lutsenko tries to bum rush Hannedy with a series of wild strikes but Hannedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hannedy throws a shot from downtown. Lutsenko moves away and avoids it.
Hannedy closes the distance and clinches up with Lutsenko, looking for a takedown. Hannedy pushes Lutsenko against the cage but Lutsenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lutsenko lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lutsenko.
Hannedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutsenko with a jab.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutsenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hannedy.
Lutsenko scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Lutsenko.
Jab from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutsenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutsenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lutsenko lands a jab to Hannedy's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko throws a series of strikes that have Hannedy backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutsenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko lands with a shot to the body.
Lutsenko lands an overhand right.
Lutsenko digs a good hook to Hannedy's body.
Hannedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutsenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Hannedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Hannedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutsenko throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lutsenko.
Lutsenko cracks a nice hook into Hannedy's ribs.
Lutsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hannedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walter Hannedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergi Lutsenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lutsenko lands a nice hook to Hannedy's body. Hannedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergi Lutsenko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between bukk wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

wild
vs
Sobchak

225 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

190 cm
19
292 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bukk wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wild slips under a jab from Sobchak.
wild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like bukk wild has been cut.
wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobchak moves away.
A big left from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
wild takes one to the chin there.
Walter Sobchak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobchak. wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobchak fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobchak defending well as wild loads up on a big left hand.
Sobchak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobchak sizes up wild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Sobchak there.
Sobchak lands with an uppercut that bounces wild off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak connects with a body shot.
Sobchak swings for the body but wild moves out of range.
Sobchak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wild slips a straight right by Sobchak.
wild throws a series of punches but Sobchak avoids them all with ease.
Sobchak misses with a body shot.
Sobchak misses with an uppercut.
Sobchak thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Sobchak misses
and wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sobchak misses its intended target.
Sobchak misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobchak.
wild connects with a body shot.
Sobchak looks gassed!
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!
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
wild shoots in for a takedown but Sobchak shows good takedown defense.
Walter Sobchak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobchak misses with a jab to the body
and wild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sobchak thinking.
wild scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut.
wild misses with a combination
and Sobchak counters with a straight right hand.
wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobchak thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobchak swings away with a body shot that misses
and wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobchak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but wild circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobchak misses with a looping left.
wild lands with a cross.

That has opened up Walter Sobchak's cut even more.
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
wild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobchak missing with a left hand there. wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak takes a swing at wild's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Sobchak.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak misses with a shot to the body
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobchak swinging wildly here.
wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but wild is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bukk wild dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sobchak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent wild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobchak misses with a double jab
and wild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sobchak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobchak fails to land with a series of punches.
wild moves out of range as Sobchak strikes.
wild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wild manages to avoid it.
Sobchak avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
wild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
wild needs to keep his hands up - Sobchak had a free shot at his head there.
Sobchak scores with a shot to the body.
Sobchak misses with a body shot.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
Sobchak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobchak lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak throws a shot from downtown. wild moves away and avoids it.
wild avoids the body shot from Sobchak.
wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobchak.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobchak.
Sobchak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
wild is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak connects with a right hand. wild shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Sobchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by wild.
Sobchak throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Sobchak misses

so wild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
wild wants to get up but he can't break Sobchak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobchak is keeping the position for now.
wild is looking to advance position but Sobchak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
wild tries to reverse the position but Sobchak maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet but wild is holding on tight.
Sobchak controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Sobchak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

wild staying out of range there.
wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
wild avoids the body shot from Sobchak.
A swing and a miss from Sobchak.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but wild is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobchak swinging wildly here.
wild shoots for a takedown but Sobchak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak scores with a shot to the body.
wild staying out of range there.
Sobchak thuds his right hand into wild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobchak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
Sobchak tests wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobchak swings for the body but wild moves out of range.
Sobchak throws a predictable looking body shot
and wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobchak throws a combination that misses
and wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The cut above Walter Sobchak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
wild defending well as Sobchak loads up on a big left hand.
Sobchak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but wild moves away.
Nice defenses there by wild.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but wild is just out of range.
wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobchak.
Sobchak misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sobchak takes a swing at wild's ribcage but misses.
wild misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobchak scores with a nice right hand.
wild shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobchak pinned against the cage. Sobchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobchak avoids the body shot from wild.
Sobchak thows a body shot but no joy.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from wild does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobchak misses with a shot to the body

and wild counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sobchak's guard now.
Sobchak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

wild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sobchak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now wild has Sobchak in his guard.

Sobchak stands up and waves to wild to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobchak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between wild's hands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bukk wild!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liha Pulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Arvo Pärt - De Profundis. Jabba Hutt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pulla
vs
Hutt

196 cm
22
327 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liha Pulla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulla looks to land a right hand but Hutt moved out of range.
Pulla throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
Hutt shoots in for a double leg but Pulla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulla misses with a two punch combination.
Pulla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulla.
Pulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulla throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hutt.
Hutt dives in and grabs Pulla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulla pushes down on Hutt's head and hops out.
Liha Pulla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
Hutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pulla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Pulla does no damage.
Pulla lands with a shot to the body.
Hutt looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Pulla. Beautiful body shot.
Pulla throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
Pulla lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulla lands with a right hand.
Pulla is looking to wear down Hutt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pulla stuns Hutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hutt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulla misses with a wild body shot.
Pulla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulla takes a swing at Hutt's ribcage but misses.
Liha Pulla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulla digs a good body shot into Hutt's ribs.
Pulla lands a nice hook to Hutt's body. Hutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulla swings for the body but Hutt moves out of range.
Pulla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulla just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulla stuns Hutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hutt ducks under a wild hook from Pulla.
Hutt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hutt avoids the body shot from Pulla.
Hutt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pulla is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hutt.
Pulla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hutt's head backwards.
Pulla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulla.
Pulla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulla throws out the jab.
Hutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown but Pulla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hutt.
Pulla lands with a nice combination. Hutt backs away looking to recover.
Pulla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hutt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pulla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hutt in his tracks.
Pulla throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
A lazy left from Pulla finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Pulla.
Pulla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulla throws a hook to the side of Hutt's head but Hutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Pulla misses.
Hutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hutt. Pulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutt dodges the punch combination from Pulla.
Hutt slips a straight right by Pulla.
Hutt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pulla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Hutt catches Pulla right on the button with a cross.
Pulla checks a low kick from Hutt.
Pulla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulla throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulla looks to land a combination but Hutt avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulla.
Pulla misses the body punch

and Hutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liha Pulla 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.

Hutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulla.
Pulla misses with a shot to the body
and Hutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulla misses with a combination

and Hutt counters with a shoot takedown. Pulla fights it but they end up in guard.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutt throws and elbow that misses. Pulla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hutt's guard. Nice move by Pulla!
Hutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hutt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulla defends it easily.
Pulla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hutt is looking for a triangle but Pulla pushes his legs off easily.
Hutt wants to sweep here but Pulla controlling him for the moment.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt trying to keep a closed guard but Pulla is proving a slippery customer.
Pulla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hutt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulla manages to get himself to full guard.
Pulla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutt can do to turn this around?

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.
Pulla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hutt controls the pace.
Pulla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pulla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutt is just out of range.
Pulla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulla misses with a body shot.
Pulla misses with a straight right.
Pulla misses the jab.
Hutt lands with a shot to the body.
Pulla misses with a body shot

and Hutt counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hutt.
Hutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hutt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pulla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Hutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pulla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hutt landing strikes.
Hutt trying to control the action but Pulla is working from the bottom.
Jabba Hutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hutt.
Hutt scoring with punches from side control.
Hutt lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pulla is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hutt working the ground and pound but Pulla is defending the strikes.
Hutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pulla is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Hutt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pulla, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Hutt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hutt is working to tighten is grip on Pulla's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pulla has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hutt is really squeezing tight and eventually Pulla passes out! Hutt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jabba Hutt!