MFC 45: Blood Runs Cold PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Dinenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raider comes to the cage accompanied by Annoyning orange theme song. 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.

Raider
vs
Dinenin

225 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Raider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrey Dinenin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Dinenin looking for a triangle here. Raider is fighting it but it looks tight! Dinenin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raider is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andrey Dinenin!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harrison
vs
Maia

193 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Maia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maia tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrison lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Bruno Maia has been cut.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Harrison for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Maia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maia fails to pull guard.
Harrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maia's defenses.
Harrison is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Harrison.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrison has Maia pressed against the cage.
Harrison seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harrison.

That has opened up Bruno Maia's cut even more.
Maia tries to pull guard but Harrison won't allow it.
Ryan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Maia.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Harrison.

Maia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harrison uses from the top position.

Harrison gets to his feet. Maia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison tries to clinch

and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Harrison didn't expect that.
Maia advances to half guard.
Harrison is trying to control but can't.

Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.

Maia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maia is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Maia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrison's head.
Harrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.

That's four 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.

Maia is working for a kimura but Harrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.

Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
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 Ryan Harrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Harrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harrison throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Harrison.
Harrison throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Harrison darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Ryan Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a right hand
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.

The cut above Bruno Maia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harrison closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrison manages to get back to half guard.
Harrison wants to control the action here but instead Maia manages to pass to full mount!

Maia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harrison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harrison shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison prevents Maia from taking his back.

Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harrison and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harrison in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.
Harrison is taking a breather. Maia 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.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Harrison wants to free his trapped foot but Maia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Maia looking for subs from the bottom but Harrison mounts him!
Harrison tries to control but Maia wriggling away.
Harrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Harrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut.
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!

Harrison tries to clinch up.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Harrison.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Harrison gets a clinch.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison stalling.
Harrison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrison obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison has Maia pressed against the cage.
Maia avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Harrison lands a knee to the body.
Harrison lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Harrison.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harrison.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Harrison!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett's entrance music is Whoomp There it is. A fine choice. Santos has chosen Chapa C - lloraras por mi as his entrance music. Orlando Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kinho Santos's chin.

Sackett
vs
Santos

190 cm
25
261 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

190 cm
23
243 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kinho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sackett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Santos working for a submission but Sackett is keeping him at bay.
Santos unloading with bombs!
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Santos unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Santos is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Santos scores a takedown into full mount!

Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.

Santos shoots in and bounces Sackett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Santos stands up from Sackett's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.

Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sackett's legs.

Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sackett has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sackett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sackett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sackett to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Santos drives through and clinches with Sackett against the cage.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orlando Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinho Santos.

Santos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.

Santos is looking for a kimura but Sackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
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. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Sackett's temple.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the pace.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Santos is working for a kimura but Sackett is defending it quite comfortably.

Sackett is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos dives in and grabs Sackett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.

Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sackett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Sackett's guard.
Sackett can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sackett is trying to stand.
Kinho Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Santos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kinho Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Santos stands up from half guard.
Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sackett gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kinho Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Sackett sprawls well.
Orlando Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinho Santos.

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.
Santos has his takedown stuffed

and Sackett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sackett defends it easily.
Santos trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sackett defends it easily.
Santos controlling Sackett's posture.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett stops Santos from standing up.
Santos has control of Sackett's left arm, preventing Sackett from doing any damage.
Sackett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Santos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kinho Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Santos scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sackett defends it well.
Santos wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sackett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Sackett won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos not doing much here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kinho Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Santos 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Santos cracks Sackett with a solid left hand.

Santos drops back looking for a leg! Sackett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sackett manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Sackett's guard.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sackett!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sackett taking shots to the head.
Sackett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Santos has taken his back.

Sackett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santos.
Santos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Santos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Santos.
Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinho Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position well here. Sackett rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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!
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Santos is working for a rear naked choke. Sackett is not defending it well and Santos has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sackett refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sackett's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kinho Santos!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl James Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

James Noons
vs
Toney

180 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl James Noons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Toney!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney throws a series of punches but Noons avoids them all with ease.
Toney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toney throws a right hand that Noons ducks under and follows up with a left that Noons also avoids with ease.
Toney throws a combination that misses

and Noons counters with a shoot takedown. Toney fights it but they end up in guard.
Noons is looking to stand up but Toney won't let him.
Toney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noons is controlling him.

Noons stands and steps away. Toney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toney.
Toney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noons.
Toney misses with the combination.
Toney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toney misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toney sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Noons sends Toney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noons is motioning to the referee to let Toney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Jeremy Toney has been cut.
Noons lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Toney falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl James Noons!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Jose Falcao Goncalves

181 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao Goncalves scores with a jab.
Falcao Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Penn gets a clinch.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Falcao Goncalves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Falcao Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn pushes Falcao Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn presses Falcao Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free.
Penn gets through Falcao Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Falcao Goncalves looks gassed!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.

Penn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Penn manages to end up in side control.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn controlling from mount.
Penn trying to control but Falcao Goncalves is having none of it.
Falcao Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falcao Goncalves is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcao Goncalves is retaining full guard.
Penn passes Falcao Goncalves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falcao Goncalves tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Falcao Goncalves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn pushing down on Falcao Goncalves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcao Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works his way into side control.
Falcao Goncalves is not content to let Penn control the position.
Falcao Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to control but Falcao Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Penn working away.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Falcao Goncalves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn is trying to control. Falcao Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcao Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Falcao Goncalves is defending the position.
Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falcao Goncalves!
Falcao Goncalves has given up his back here.

Penn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao Goncalves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Falcao Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falcao Goncalves misses with a hook to the body

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn is looking to control Falcao Goncalves's arms but Falcao Goncalves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Falcao Goncalves's head.
Penn cracks Falcao Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn cracks Falcao Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn stalling the fight.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Penn.

Falcao Goncalves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falcao Goncalves to the mat. Falcao Goncalves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Penn wants to control from the top but Falcao Goncalves keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Falcao Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcao Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Falcao Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is thwarting Falcao Goncalves's attempts to control the position.
Penn passes to side control.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn tries to control but Falcao Goncalves wriggling away.
Falcao Goncalves tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Falcao Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Falcao Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn takes Falcao Goncalves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Falcao Goncalves is in trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Penn controls the position.
Penn keeps control of the position as Falcao Goncalves tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn tries to keep control of the position but Falcao Goncalves is staying busy.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free.
Falcao Goncalves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcao Goncalves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Penn.

Falcao Goncalves fending off the submission attempt from Penn.
Penn tries to get the hooks in deep but Falcao Goncalves pushed the leg off.
Penn is hanging on to Falcao Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Falcao Goncalves turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Penn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn instigates a clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcao Goncalves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Falcao Goncalves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a left to the body.

Penn instigates a clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Falcao Goncalves improves position.
Penn lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcao Goncalvess head.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Cassius Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn pushes Falcao Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Good body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn stalling.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Penn lands a body shot.
Falcao Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand into Falcao Goncalves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falcao Goncalves's gas tank.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Penn has control.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Penn.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves blocking some punches.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcao Goncalves controls his hands.
Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcao Goncalves up against the cage.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Falcao Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Falcao Goncalves's head.
Falcao Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Falcao Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Falcao Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn trying to stall but Falcao Goncalves improves his position.
Falcao Goncalves blocks a body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Penn is looking to control Falcao Goncalves's arms but Falcao Goncalves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Falcao Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Falcao Goncalves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcao Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Penn!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Logan
vs
Bone

183 cm
26
202 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

187 cm
23
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Logan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bone.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Logan wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Loganis looking to pass into half guard but Bone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bone is in guard.
Bone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Logan wants to hit a switch here but Bone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Logan there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan regains half guard.

Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Logan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bone manages to pass to mount!
Logan can't escape the position.
Logan is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Logan wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Logan tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.

Bone is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bone under the eye.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Logan is looking to clinch but Bone is avoiding it.
Logan blocks a head kick by Bone.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Bone.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Bone cracks the inside of Logan's front leg.
Bone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Logan misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a big head kick but Logan shrugs it off.
Bone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bone!
A head kick from Bone lands but Logan takes it in his stride.
Bone pushes Logan away with a front kick.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
James Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan avoids the head kick by Bone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bone is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bone lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Bone pushes Logan away with a front kick.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan blocks a head kick by Bone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Bone tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bone.
Bone thumps Logan with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bone misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bone walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bone staying out of range there.
Bone throws a head kick that half lands.
Bone scores with a kick to the body.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
Bone staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Bone.
Jay Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone misses with a body kick.
Bone moves away from the strike by Logan.
Bone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bone defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bone can pounce on him.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Bone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Logan's head.
Bone throws a front kick that sends Logan stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bone. Logan shrugs it off though.
Logan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone connects with a high kick.
Bone connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Bone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bone lands with a nice body kick.
Bone lands a head kick!
Bone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bone scores with a head kick. Logan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bone throws a nice head kick!
Logan misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Bone lands but Logan takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bone - that will leave a mark!
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Bone connects with a high kick.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Bone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bone.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bone throws a nice head kick!
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Bone connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Bone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bone scores with a head kick.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.
Good leg kick by Bone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Logan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Bone lands with a kick to the temple. Logan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bone. Logan shrugs it off though.
Bone connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bone lands a nice looking body kick.
Logan avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bone tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bone lands a head kick!
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Logan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Logan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bone.
Bone lands a high kick!
Nice body kick from Bone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Bone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat.
Bone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan blocks a head kick by Bone.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone keeps Logan at a distance using the push kick.
Bone throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bone is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bone. Logan shrugs it off though.
Logan avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
Bone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone lands a high kick!
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Bone lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Bone connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bone throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Logan avoids the head kick by Bone.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Bone lands a head kick. Logan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bone.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Bone scoring well with a low kick there.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Bone.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone throws a head kick that Logan semi-blocks.
Bone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bone connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a head kick. That will keep Logan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bone scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat.
Bone scores with a head kick.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bone lands a head kick!
Logan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Logan down.
Bone scores with a head kick.
Bone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Bone slips under a jab from Logan.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bone delivers a nice body kick.
Bone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Logan's head.
Bone scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bone throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bone.
Bone thuds his shin into the meat of Logan's side.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Logan takes a step back to recover.
Jay Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Logan if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat.
Bone lands with a slapping head kick.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Bone lands a high kick!
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bone lands a head kick!
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone counters with a good low kick that Logan was not able to check.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Bone!

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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 Haku Men (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thriller Indiano kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Haku Men has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Men
vs
Tyson

188 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
223 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hades ®
Hades ®

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Men throws a lazy body kick

and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Men.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Men is keeping the position for now.
Men has control of Tyson's left arm, preventing Tyson from doing any damage.
Men trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haku Men has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Men's ribs.
Haku Men seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Men.
A low kick from Men is predictable there
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Men tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Men
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Men throws a lazy body kick
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Haku Men has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Men takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Men is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Men showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Men tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Men throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Men closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Men closes the distance looking to clinch
and Men takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Men counters with a slapping leg kick.
Men throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Men takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Men throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Men tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson takes a swing at Men's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Men is predictable there
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Men closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Men gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Haku Men's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Men darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson lands a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Men is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Men tries to clinch up
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haku Men's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

That kick from Men tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Men tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Men slips under a jab from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Jason Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Men wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Men thinking.
Men keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Men throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Men lands but Tyson takes it in his stride.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Men.
Men closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Men throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Haku Men's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Men's hands.
Men throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Men 's knee.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Men darts in trying to clinch
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Men tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Men throws a head kick that misses
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Men misses
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.

Jeez, Haku Men's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Men throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Men misses with a kick to the body
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Men with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Tyson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maia
vs
Shields

182 cm
24
188 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

183 cm
21
189 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shields tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maia's legs.
Shields controlling the position.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Maia parries the strikes from Shields easily there. Shields is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maia to escape.
Shields trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia parries the strikes from Shields easily there. Shields is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maia to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields landing strikes.
Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shields throws a strike aimed at the side of Maia's head but Maia avoids it well.
Shields working the ground and pound but Maia is defending the strikes.
Shields prevents Maia from escaping the position.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields moves into full mount! Maia won't be happy about that!
Shields trying to control but Maia is having none of it.
Shields controlling from the full mount.
Shields looking to ground and pound but Maia is blocking nicely.
Shields landing punches.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maia is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws some wild stikes that Maia manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Maia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maia taking shots to the head.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Maia tries to hold on but Shields postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields controlling from mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields wants to control but instead Maia manages to regain half guard.
Maia wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Maia is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shields scores with the left hand. Maia knows he should have avoided that one.
Maia misses the jab.
Shields scoring well with a low kick there.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields misses with a takedown

and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shields's guard.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Shields controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.
Maia advances position into side control!
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maia advances to mount.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Maia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shields wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Maia seems content to control.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Shields.
Shields throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields has his takedown stuffed

and Maia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Shields trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shields tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shields.
Shields throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maia quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maia pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.

Maia has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
David Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia 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.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maia manages to get himself to full guard.
Maia is controlling Shields's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields throws a lazy body kick
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Shields. That snapped Maia's head back.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields shoots for a double leg takedown but Maia sprawls well. He's pushed Shields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniel Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shields.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maia stuffs the takedown.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Shields is predictable there

and Maia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
Maia controlling the position.

Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Maia trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.

Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Maia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maia wants to take Shields's back here but Shields is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shields tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Shields is controlling an arm, preventing Maia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.

Maia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shields has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shields has given up his back. Will we see Maia going for some submissions?
Shields is really stuck here.
Shields trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

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

Maia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shields defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shields trying to control the hands but Maia breaks the grip.
Maia is trying to stick to Shields's back but Shields is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shields.
Shields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Maia has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia wants to control but Shields passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maia shoots for a takedown but Shields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia blocks a leg kick.
Maia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Shields misses
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shields.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shields looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Shields bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maia sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Shields was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields is looking to slow Maia down with leg kicks.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maia.
Maia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shields avoids the body shot from Maia.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maia as he avoids it easily.
Shields digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Shields fails with the takedown

so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Shields darts in and clinches Maia up against the cage.
Shields has Maia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shields.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Shields scores with a shoulder strike.

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

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.
Maia jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields lands with a good body shot.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Shields scores with a leg kick.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Maia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maia wants it to stay on the feet.
Shields tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Shields fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shields tried to score with a low kick but Maia checks it.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maia thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shields throws a leg kick but Maia sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maia had his way with David Shields in 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. This is the final round!

Maia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Maia is looking to wear down Shields with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shields misses with a body punch
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Maia.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Maia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Shields lands with a nice body punch.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Maia tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields scores with a jab.
Shields wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maia defending well as Shields loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Shields has Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Maia blocks a body shot from Shields.
Shields is working Maia over against the cage.
Shields goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shields working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shields takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Shields lands a shot to the body.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields has Maia pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Shields as the two fighters clinch.
Shields stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Shields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Maia can't break the clinch.
Maia tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Shields.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Maia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Shields does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries for a takedown but Maia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shields.
Maia punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
Shields shoots and misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shields throws a leg kick but Maia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shields.
Maia swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shields. That's going to slow Maia down.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Maia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields tries to clinch
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia scores with a three punch combo!
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Maia swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Daniel Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Maia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maia wants it to stay on the feet.
Shields takes one to the chin there.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia lands the left hand.
Daniel Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields throws a leg kick
and Maia counters with a left and a right that stings Shields.
Shields connects with a leg kick. Maia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shields tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
letting Maia counter with a right hand.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Maia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maia!
Daniel Maia retains his middleweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bip Bip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chu ck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bip comes to the cage accompanied by Catch me !. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bip
vs
ck

179 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bip Bip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chu ck!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ck slips under a jab from Bip.
Bip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ck misses with a lunging right hand
and Bip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ck misses with a lunging right hand
and Bip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Chu ck has been cut.
ck misses with an uppercut
and Bip counters with a lovely shot to the body.
ck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bip.
ck misses with a jab to the body
and Bip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bip scores with a sloppy right hand. ck should have avoided that one.
ck misses with an uppercut
and Bip counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
ck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ck looks gassed!
ck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That has opened up Chu ck's cut even more.
ck takes one on the button.
Bip catches ck with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and ck forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bip Bip!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude Viljakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Heines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viljakainen's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Viljakainen
vs
Heines

180 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
169 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Crashforce Nutrition
Bloodbath Fighting Clothes

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Viljakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Heines!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljakainen misses with a combination

and Heines counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Heines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viljakainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viljakainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viljakainen trying to control the position here.
Heines wants to stand but Viljakainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viljakainen pulls Heines in close to his closed guard and prevents Heines from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljakainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Dude Viljakainen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Viljakainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Viljakainen misses with a combination

and Heines counters with a shoot takedown. Viljakainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Viljakainen pulls Heines in close to his closed guard and prevents Heines from doing any damage or advancing position.
Viljakainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heines puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heines seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Heines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viljakainen keeps working.

Viljakainen has one foot on Heines's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Viljakainen misses with a body shot

and Heines counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heines.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Viljakainen is pulling down on Heines's head. It's preventing any offense from Heines, at least for the moment.
Heines tries to stand but Viljakainen is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen is controlling Heines's posture.
Viljakainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Viljakainen, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Heines gets to his feet - Viljakainen follows without any prompting.
Heines shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viljakainen scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heines closes the distance but Viljakainen moves to the side
and Viljakainen counters with a series of strikes. Heines will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viljakainen with a nice cross.
Viljakainen misses with a body punch
and Heines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viljakainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viljakainen throws an off balance right hand
and Heines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viljakainen misses with a hook
and Heines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viljakainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Heines counters with a left to the body.
Heines throws a right hand that misses
and Viljakainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Viljakainen misses with an uppercut
and Heines counters with a stiff right hand.
Heines takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heines misses with an uppercut. Viljakainen saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viljakainen throws a one two combo.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen throws out a loose jab but Heines uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua Heines will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heines takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Viljakainen misses with a left hand
and Heines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Viljakainen misses.
Viljakainen misses with a hook
and Heines counters with a left to the body.
Viljakainen misses with a left hand
and Heines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viljakainen throws an off balance right hand
and Heines counters with a stiff right hand.
Viljakainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Heines to counter with a crisp jab.
Viljakainen sizes up Heines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heines throws a hook to the side of Viljakainen's head but Viljakainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viljakainen misses with a left hand
letting Heines counter with a right hand.
Viljakainen throws a lazy right hand but Heines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viljakainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heines throws a lazy uppercut
and Viljakainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Heines moves in looking to clinch but Viljakainen pushes him off.
Viljakainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heines.
Viljakainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljakainen scores with a punch to the head.
Viljakainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heines is breathing heavily.
Heines throws a lazy right hand but Viljakainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viljakainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heines on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viljakainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Heines is just out of range.
Viljakainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Dude Viljakainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viljakainen misses the shot to the body.
Heines takes a swing at Viljakainen's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Viljakainen.
Heines lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Heines throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viljakainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viljakainen connects with a body shot that sends Heines's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viljakainen cracks Heines with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Viljakainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heines.
Viljakainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljakainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viljakainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viljakainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viljakainen missing with a left hand there. Heines was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Viljakainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viljakainen connects with a body shot.
Viljakainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heines.
Dude Viljakainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Viljakainen digs a good hook to Heines's body.
Nice uppercut there from Viljakainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljakainen misses with a straight left.
Viljakainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Heines.
Viljakainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heines.
Heines lands a body shot.
Viljakainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heines in his tracks.
Viljakainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viljakainen.
Nice shot lands for Viljakainen.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen scores with a hook to the body. Heines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heines throws a poor cross that misses
and Viljakainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Viljakainen punishes Heines's body with a nice straight punch.
Viljakainen throws a big shot that misses.
Viljakainen lands a jab to Heines's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Viljakainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Viljakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heines was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen scores with a hook to the body. Heines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viljakainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Heines is just out of range.
Viljakainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viljakainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.
Nice body punch from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Viljakainen scores with a hook to the body. Heines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viljakainen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viljakainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heines manages to avoid it.
Viljakainen connects with a body shot that sends Heines's belly button to the back.
Viljakainen works the jab nicely.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Viljakainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Viljakainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heines tries to clinch up.
Viljakainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Heines counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Heines misses
letting Viljakainen counter with a right hand.
Heines takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viljakainen lands with a nice combination. Heines backs away looking to recover.
Viljakainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Viljakainen lands with an overhand left.
Heines has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viljakainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heines slips under a jab.
Viljakainen digs a good hook to Heines's body.
Viljakainen jabs Heines to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljakainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viljakainen throws a series of punches but Heines moves out of range.
Heines takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljakainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heines shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viljakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heines was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Heines is just out of range.
Viljakainen throws a body punch but Heines moves out of range.
Heines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Viljakainen. Beautiful body shot.
Viljakainen punishes Heines's body with a nice straight punch.
Viljakainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Heines is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Viljakainen there.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viljakainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Viljakainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heines moves away.
Heines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viljakainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heines can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heines avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viljakainen.
A combination from Viljakainen does no damage.
Viljakainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Heines is just out of range.
Viljakainen lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Viljakainen does no damage.
Heines blocks a jab.
Viljakainen throws a looping overhand right but Heines ducks down to avoid it.
Heines connects with a right hand. Viljakainen shakes it off.
Viljakainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Viljakainen lands.
The fighters circling - Viljakainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Heines 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heines counters with a three punch combo that has Viljakainen backing up. Viljakainen nods at Heines to acknowledge the strikes.
Viljakainen clobbers Heines with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heines takes a swing at Viljakainen's ribcage but misses.
Viljakainen throws a good cross that connects.
Viljakainen slips a jab from Heines.
Heines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljakainen is looking to wear down Heines with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Viljakainen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Heines to counter with a crisp jab.
Viljakainen throws the left hand but Heines avoids the punch easily.
Heines misses with a wild combination.
Heines misses the body punch
letting Viljakainen counter with a right hand.
Viljakainen loads up on a big right hand but Heines slips the punch.
Viljakainen scores with a one two! Heines had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Viljakainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen scores with the left hand. Heines knows he should have avoided that one.
Viljakainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viljakainen jabs Heines to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heines slips a jab from Viljakainen.
Heines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viljakainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Heines.
Viljakainen connects with a crisp jab.
Viljakainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Heines counters with a straight right hand.
Heines shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viljakainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viljakainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viljakainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viljakainen throws the left hand but Heines avoids the punch easily.
Viljakainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heines manages to avoid it.
Viljakainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heines doesn't seem bothered though.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Viljakainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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