RSC 37: Sambodrome XXXIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cho Gath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gath
vs
Jackman

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cho Gath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gath counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackman won't be happy with that.
Gath trying to control the action but Jackman is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Gath crashes against the mat.
Gath is trying to ground and pound but Jackman uses the momentary lack of control by Gath to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gath thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackman's head.
Gath thows a huge punch but Jackman dodges it nicely.
Jackman tries to roll over but Gath keeps him under control.
Gath is nestled in close to Jackman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackman tries to roll over but Gath keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gath content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gath trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gath's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gath's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gath throws a big right hand that misses.
Gath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gath trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gath is aware though and is defending well.
Gath won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.
Jackman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackman 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.
Gath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
Gath wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cho Gath just wasn't active enough.

Jackman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gath on his heels. He'll look to pass Gath's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackman postures up in Gath's guard and throws a big left but Gath blocks it.
Jackman is working Gath over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gath wants to stand and escape but Jackman is having none of it.
Gath is breathing heavily.
Jackman thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackman landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Jackman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackman tries for a takedown but Gath circles away easily

and Gath counters with a single leg into guard. Jackman didn't expect that.
Gath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gath trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackman is on top in guard.
Jackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackman passes into half guard.
Gath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackman.
Jackman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackman trying to mount his opponent but Gath defends it.
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. Jackman connects with a nice short shot to Gath's temple.
Jackman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Jackman connects with a nice short shot to Gath's temple.
Jackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackman.
Jackman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackman.
Jackman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackman.
Gath on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackman throwing shots but Gath is blocking nicely.
Jackman uses his free foot to push down on Gath's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gath.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman connects with a bit shot that sees Gath covering up! More strikes from Jackman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackman is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jackman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Braan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Braan
vs
Nasty

191 cm
23
221 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

189 cm
27
213 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Braan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, So Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty has his takedown stuffed
and Braan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Braan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nasty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nasty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Braan counters with a three punch combo that has Nasty backing up. Nasty nods at Braan to acknowledge the strikes.
Arnold Braan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of So Nasty.
Braan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Braan.
Braan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nasty has his takedown stuffed
and Braan counters with a straight right hand.
Braan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nasty counters with a shoot takedown. Braan fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braan wants to stand up but Nasty is controlling him.

Braan pushes Nasty off and gets back to his feet.
Nasty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braan counters with a one-two to the body.
Nasty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Braan counters with a two punch combo.
Nasty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Braan to counter with a crisp jab.
Braan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Braan counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braan.
A punch combination from Braan misses.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Braan circles away easily
and Braan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Braan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Braan gets caught flat footed, as Nasty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty is pushing down on Braan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nasty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braan is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braan won't allow Nasty to pass to mount.
Braan pushes Nasty off looking to stand but Nasty dives back in and keeps control.
Nasty wants to pass to mount but Braan is defending the position.
Nasty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Braan is in trouble now - Nasty has advanced to mount!
Nasty trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Braan tries to buck Nasty off but he can't manage it.

Nasty stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nasty has his takedown stuffed
letting Braan counter with a right hand.
Braan looks to land a combination but Nasty avoids it well.
Nasty shoots and misses
and Braan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nasty looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Braan.
Nasty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nasty misses with a takedown
and Braan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nasty shoots and misses
and Braan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nasty takes one to the chin there.
Nasty shoots and misses
and Braan counters with a series of strikes. Nasty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arnold Braan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of So Nasty.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Braan circles away easily
and Braan counters with a nice uppercut.
Braan misses with the combination.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Braan circles away easily
and Braan counters with a series of strikes. Nasty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nasty is breathing heavily.
Braan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Braan lands.
Braan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Braan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Nasty is rocked!
Braan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nasty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braan counters with a crisp right that sends Nasty to the canvas! Braan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Braan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Racka Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Racka Lamb's chin.

Gracie
vs
Lamb

180 cm
22
160 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
164 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boston Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Racka Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lamb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamb. Lamb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lamb!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.

Oooooh!!! Lamb has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Lamb steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Lamb moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Lamb's shoulder, as Lamb tries to avoid the shot.
Lamb throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb swinging wildly here.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gracie gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb working aggressively here.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamb.
Lamb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamb lands a body punch.
Lamb working aggressively here.
Lamb misses with some punches.
Lamb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamb has double underhooks.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Lamb blocking some punches.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Lamb's takedown attempt.
Lamb slows down the pace here.
Lamb misses with the head strike.

That's two 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.
Lamb digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.

Lamb has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lamb pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Lamb dives into Gracie's guard.
Lamb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lamb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lamb has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.

Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.

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

Lamb misses with a left hand
and Lamb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamb misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Lamb falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamb's head backwards.
Gracie moves forwards but Lamb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamb misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Lamb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamb throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Lamb both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamb misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

Lamb is rocked!
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a huge left! Lamb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gracie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lamb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boston Gracie!

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 Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe D (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!

Kelso
vs
D

190 cm
29
217 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

225 cm
23
213 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe D!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

D closes the distance and clinches.
Kelso looking for a takedown.
D displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelso up against the cage.
Kelso wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelso blocks an uppercut.
D is pressed up against the cage. Kelso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag D down to the mat. D avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kelso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. D manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from D enables Kelso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. D manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
D throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kelso tries to free his leg and advance position but D is retaining full guard.
D is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
D working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

D looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D trying to control the position here.
D keeping moving, preventing Kelso from controlling successfully.
D avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
D is trying to keep Kelso in close.
Kelso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

D looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

D looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kelso has picked D up and slammed him! D can't keep hold of the triangle and Kelso manages to pass to side control!
Kelso lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso wants to control but D is keeping him busy.
Kelso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but D sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
D gets back to half guard.
Kelso 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.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelso.
D tries to roll over but Kelso keeps him under control.
Kelso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kelso trying to control from half guard but D is working away.
Kelso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
D trying to control here.
D wants to improve his position but Kelso is controlling well.
Kelso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
D makes his way to full guard. A much better position for D.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is trying to keep Kelso in close.
Kelso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kelso scoring with punches to the head and body.
D trying to keep a closed guard but Kelso is proving a slippery customer.
Kelso trying to control the position from guard on top but D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D working a defensive guard here.
D is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kelso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kelso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D trying to keep a closed guard but Kelso is proving a slippery customer.
Kelso wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.

D escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kelso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
D looking to control.
Kelso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

D working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelso postures up and lands a big shot to D's brow.
D looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kelso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kelso. Those never looked like landing.

D moves into range and clinches up with Kelso.
The referee is keeping an eye on D - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
D throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kelsos head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for D to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe D.
Kelso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

D gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kelso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelso is in close to D's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelso working some strikes from top position.

D looking for a guillotine here but Kelso defends easily.
Kelso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelso working some strikes from top position.
Kelso wants to pass the guard but D is keeping the position.
D is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael Kelso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelso pushes down on D's leg and manages to get into half guard.
D tries to get to full guard but Kelso has control of the leg.
D trying to control here.

Kelso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
D tries to roll over but Kelso keeps him under control.
Kelso works his way into side control.
D tries to bench press Kelso off him but Kelso keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D regains half guard.
D manages to get to full guard.
Kelso trying to control the position from guard on top but D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

D is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelso is aware though and is defending well.
Kelso postures up.
D is breathing heavily.
Kelso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kelso forces his way into half guard.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelso.

Kelso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and D defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D won't allow Kelso to pass to mount.
Kelso wants to control but D is keeping him busy.
Kelso prevents D from improving his position.

D is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelso pulls his head out easily.
Kelso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
D gets full guard.
Kelso tries to free his leg and advance position but D is retaining full guard.
D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelso.
D looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kelso being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kelso throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.

Kelso feints and as D raises his hands in defense, Kelso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
D keeping full guard, as Kelso tries to pass.
D looking to control.
Kelso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelso postures up in D's guard and throws a big left but D blocks it.

D is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
D not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelso with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kelso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D controlling Kelso's posture.
D takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

D looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
D not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
D is trying to control the position but Kelso postures up.

D has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelso.
Kelso wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.
Kelso lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kelso trying to control but D is working from the bottom.
Kelso postures up.
Kelso cracks D with a solid left hand.
Kelso looking to pass the guard.
Kelso works over D with some ground and pound from guard.
D looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
D preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kelso passes into half guard.
D wants to control but Kelso is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

D actively working from the bottom here.
Kelso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

D is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelso pulls his head out easily.
Kelso moves into full mount! D won't be happy about that!

Kelso has hold of D's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and D manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kelso lands a heavy elbow.
Kelso landing strikes from the mount.
Kelso landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Kelso connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Michael Kelso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso landing shots from mount.
D in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
D tries to lock up and control but Kelso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelso lands a heavy elbow.
Kelso lands a big elbow.
D is bucking up trying to escape but Kelso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelso lands a big elbow.
Kelso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kelso lands a heavy elbow.
Kelso prevents D from getting the reversal.
Kelso working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Joe D has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D is looking to improve his position but Kelso isn't that keen on the idea.

Kelso jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… D is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by D and Kelso has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kelso!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bukk Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukk Wild has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hutt
vs
Wild

225 cm
25
300 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bukk Wild!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wild gets caught flat footed, as Hutt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hutt controlling from the top position.
Hutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hutt 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.
Hutt throwing strikes from guard but Wild blocks nicely.
Hutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hutt throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wild is keeping the position for now.
Wild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wild wants to stand but Hutt is controlling the position.

That's two 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.
Hutt trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Hutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hutt trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Hutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Wild is retaining full guard.
Hutt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wild can't keep his opponent in guard - Hutt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hutt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hutt.
Hutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hutt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hutt throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.
Hutt not doing much here.
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.
Hutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wild defending well though.
Hutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Bukk Wild has been cut.
Hutt not doing much here.

Hutt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wild is just riding it out for now. Hutt eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hutt lands a high kick!

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

Hutt seems to be working for a kimura but Wild defends the submission attempt.
Wild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hutt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wild avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hutt.
Hutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hutt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wild for as long as he can get away with.

Hutt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hutt misses with a head shot. Wild uses the momentum to regain guard.

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 postures up in Wild's guard and throws a big left but Wild blocks it.
Hutt advances to half guard.
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. Hutt connects with a nice short shot to Wild's temple.
Wild has hold of Hutt's hands but Hutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a strike but Wild avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hutt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hutt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Wild has momentary wrist control but Hutt slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild'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.

Hutt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hutt trying to control the position but Wild is working away.
Hutt working the strikes but Wild uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hutt is looking to take a break and control but Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt controlling the action here.
Hutt throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.

Hutt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wild has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two 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.
Hutt thows a huge punch but Wild dodges it nicely.
Hutt content to control rather than advance.
Wild is in trouble now - Hutt has advanced to mount!

Hutt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wild turns into him and now he's in Hutt's guard.
Wild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wild manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild being controlled here, momentarily.
Hutt looking to pass the guard.
Hutt postures up in Wild's guard and throws a big left but Wild blocks it.
Hutt throws and elbow that misses. Wild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hutt's guard. Nice move by Wild!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wild won't allow Hutt to sweep him here.
Wild tries to stand but Hutt is controlling from the bottom.
Hutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wild tries to stand but Hutt is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hutt holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jabba Hutt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wild tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hutt.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild'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.

Wild wants to clinch

and Hutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wild!
Wild wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hutt.
Hutt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wild is squirming around, avoiding Hutt's attempts to control the action.
Hutt throwing strikes here but Wild is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hutt lands a big elbow.

The cut above Bukk Wild's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt retains his super heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquemada comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax - 1000 Points of Hate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cong's choice of entrance music: Jibbs - King Kong. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torquemada
vs
Cong

185 cm
28
226 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torquemada tries to clinch but Cong moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torquemada, as that shot connected.
Cong swats away the attempt to clinch by Torquemada.
Torquemada shoots and misses
and Cong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torquemada is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cong gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torquemada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cong.
Cong wants to pass the guard but Torquemada is defending well.
Torquemada is staying active underneath Cong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cong controlling the action here.
Torquemada is staying active underneath Cong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cong prevents Torquemada from improving his position.
Cong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torquemada defending well though.

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.
Torquemada wants to get back to full guard.
Cong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torquemada keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Cong.
Cong throws a shot from downtown. Torquemada moves away and avoids it.
Torquemada slips a jab from Cong.
Cong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torquemada with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cong counters with a nice right hand that sends Torquemada toppling to the canvas! Torquemada scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cong finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada staying out of range there.
Torquemada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cong misses with a jab to the body
and Torquemada counters with a nice body shot.
Torquemada with a poor takedown
and Cong counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Torquemada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torquemada scores with a leg kick.
Cong swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Torquemada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torquemada tries to free his leg and advance position but Cong is retaining full guard.
Torquemada is working hard here to advance position.
Torquemada throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada looking to sit in guard and control but Cong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torquemada wants to sweep but no luck.
Cong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torquemada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christian Cong seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Torquemada.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torquemada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Torquemada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cong keeps working.

Torquemada goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torquemada's guard! Nice work there by Cong!
Cong sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada keeping moving, preventing Cong from controlling successfully.
Cong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torquemada wants to sweep here but Cong controlling him for the moment.
Cong passes Torquemada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Torquemada is looking for a sweep. Cong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torquemada trying to hold on to Cong's head to control him but Cong postures up.
Cong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torquemada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torquemada is looking to control Cong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torquemada avoid being mounted?
Torquemada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cong.
Torquemada moves into full guard.
Cong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torquemada avoids the attempt from Cong to control.
Torquemada looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torquemada looking to control but Cong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Torquemada looking to control and managing it successfully.

Torquemada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cong and Torquemada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Torquemada trying to control the position but Cong is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torquemada working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torquemada working the strikes but Cong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Torquemada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Torquemada tries for a takedown but Cong circles away easily
and Cong counters with a nice body shot.
Cong walks into a jab.
Torquemada is looking to clinch but Cong is avoiding it.
Torquemada scores with the left hand. Cong knows he should have avoided that one.
Torquemada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torquemada.
Cong misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong tests Torquemada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Torquemada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torquemada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquemada manages to avoid it.
Torquemada tries to clinch
and Cong counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cong. Torquemada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torquemada rather than just go for the knockout.
Torquemada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torquemada misses the body punch
and Torquemada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torquemada tries to clinch
and Cong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Cong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torquemada. Cong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torquemada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong throws a hook but Torquemada avoids it easily.
Cong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torquemada.
Torquemada slips a straight right by Cong.
Torquemada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torquemada fails with the takedown
and Cong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torquemada shoots and misses
and Cong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cong throws a jab when Torquemada was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cong drops Torquemada with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Torquemada looks back up at him and smiles so Cong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Torquemada is rocked!

It looks like Xavier Torquemada has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cong fakes the body blow, causing Torquemada to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Torquemada goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Cong!