RHOE Piano 9: New Wave PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortega
vs
Pacquiao

160 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

167 cm
21
141 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Ortega decides to return to a standing position.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao wants to clinch.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao misses with the combination.

Ortega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ortega performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Ortega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheals has chosen Minatoro theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knuckles
vs
Micheals

172 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

162 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Micheals fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Micheals staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Micheals.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Micheals ducks under and follows up with a left that Micheals also avoids with ease.
Micheals takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Micheals ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
Micheals looks gassed!
Nice shot by Knuckles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Knuckles walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Micheals drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Knuckles swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Micheals's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Knuckles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mista Tee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tee
vs
Crazy

190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mista Tee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crazy.
Tee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tee's face as Crazy controls the position.
Tee taking a bit of punishment here - Crazy scoring with strikes.
Crazy working away.
Crazy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tee is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy lands some shots froms side control.
Crazy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crazy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tee is looking to get to half guard.
Tee is working hard here to advance position.
Crazy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crazy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tee is looking to get to half guard.
Tee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tee tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crazy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tee is working to get back to half guard.

Crazy wants to finish this one by submission but Tee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crazy.
Tee is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazy has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Crazy.
Tee is looking to get to half guard.
Crazy controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy lands a big elbow.
Crazy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Crazy working for a submission but Tee is keeping him at bay.
Tee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crazy with shots to the head and body - Tee looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy wants to control the pace but Tee is squirming around nicely.
Crazy controlling his opponent.

Crazy wants to finish this one by submission but Tee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crazy.
Tee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crazy cracks Tee with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dog Crazy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magalhaes
vs
Meatstock

180 cm
23
219 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Meatstock!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatstock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meatstock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meatstock throws a sloppy head kick and Magalhaes moves out of range easily.
Magalhaes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meatstock swivels and escapes.
Magalhaes thows a body shot but no joy.
Magalhaes swats away the attempt to clinch by Meatstock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meatstock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Meatstock.
Nice takedown defense from Meatstock. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.

Magalhaes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meatstock looking for a takedown.

Meatstock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but Meatstock is controlling well.

Magalhaes actively working from the bottom here.
Meatstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magalhaes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Magalhaes looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatstock tries to pass to full mount but Magalhaes defends it.
Meatstock trying to control the action but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.
Meatstock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meatstock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes blocks a head kick by Meatstock.

Magalhaes gets a takedown into half guard.

Magalhaes is working for a kimura but Meatstock is defending it quite comfortably.
Magalhaes works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock tries to reverse the position but Magalhaes maintains control.
Meatstock swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Magalhaes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Meatstock is trying desperately to improve position.
Magalhaes avoids the attempt from Meatstock to control.
Magalhaes prevents Meatstock from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magalhaes working for a submission but Meatstock is keeping him at bay.
Magalhaes prevents Meatstock from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes looking to secure an arm triangle but Meatstock defends it well.
Meatstock is trying desperately to improve position.
Meatstock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Magalhaes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meatstock manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meatstock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magalhaes.

Magalhaes clinches with his opponent.
Magalhaes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meatstock prevents it.
Meatstock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magalhaes has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meatstock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Meatstock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meatstock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magalhaes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meatstock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meatstock wants to clinch but Magalhaes slips to the side

and Magalhaes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meatstock is pressing down on Magalhaes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meatstock is trying to control the position but Magalhaes postures up.
Magalhaes is fighting to break Meatstock's control of his arms but Meatstock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Meatstock looking to control.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Meatstock is keeping the position.

Meatstock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magalhaes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magalhaes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Meatstock is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meatstock throws a head kick but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Meatstock tries to clinch there but Magalhaes circles away.
Magalhaes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hugh Meatstock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatstock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magalhaes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magalhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meatstock pinned against the cage. Meatstock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meatstock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meatstock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meatstock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meatstock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meatstock is looking to clinch but Magalhaes is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meatstock tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meatstock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meatstock is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown.
Meatstock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meatstock wants to clinch.
Meatstock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meatstock wants to clinch.
Meatstock tries to clinch up but Magalhaes circles away and keeps his distance.
Meatstock is looking to clinch.
Meatstock throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Meatstock tries to clinch up but Magalhaes circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Meatstock.

Magalhaes has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meatstock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magalhaes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meatstock can't break the clinch.
Meatstock gets underhooks to prevent Magalhaes's takedown attempt.
Meatstock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magalhaes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meatstock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meatstock.
Meatstock can't break the clinch.
Magalhaes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magalhaes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meatstock.

Meatstock breaks from the clinch.
Meatstock closes the distance looking to clinch

and Magalhaes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meatstock's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Meatstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magalhaes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Magalhaes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magalhaes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meatstock wants to sweep but no luck.
Meatstock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Meatstock trying to control the position.

Magalhaes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meatstock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meatstock has escaped and now he's on top!
Meatstock trying to control but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.

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

Magalhaes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meatstock passes into half guard.
Meatstock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magalhaes is squirming around, avoiding Meatstock's attempts to control the action.
Magalhaes is in a horrible position here. Meatstock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meatstock landing strikes from the mount and Magalhaes is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magalhaes is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Meatstock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magalhaes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meatstock is looking to break free of the clinch but Magalhaes has double underhooks.
Meatstock stops a takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meatstock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Meatstock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meatstock with a lazy takedown attempt

and Magalhaes counters by moving into the clinch.
Meatstock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magalhaes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magalhaes gets underhooks to prevent Meatstock's takedown attempt.

Meatstock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep.

Meatstock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magalhaes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magalhaes tries to bench press Meatstock off him but Meatstock keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatstock controlling from side mount.

Meatstock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meatstock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magalhaes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Meatstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Magalhaes looking for submissions off his back.

Magalhaes actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Meatstock wants to free his trapped foot but Magalhaes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magalhaes tries to roll over but Meatstock keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meatstock tries to clinch up.
Meatstock doesn't manage to clinch there - Magalhaes circles away.
Meatstock looks for a takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well.
Meatstock wants to clinch.
Meatstock darts in trying to clinch

and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magalhaes slips nicely into half guard.
Magalhaes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is working hard here to advance position.
Meatstock is looking to escape.
Meatstock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meatstock working a defensive guard here.

Magalhaes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meatstock is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Magalhaes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meatstock's back instead.

Meatstock fending off the submission attempt from Magalhaes.
Marcello Magalhaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes working for the choke.
Magalhaes doesn't have the hooks in and Meatstock manages to turn into his guard.

Magalhaes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meatstock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meatstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcello Magalhaes.
I think Magalhaes 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Magalhaes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sully Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Whiskey Hangover. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sloat Gresham enters the cage!

Murphy
vs
Gresham

178 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sully Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Gresham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Sully Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gresham was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gresham is just out of range.
Gresham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Gresham.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gresham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gresham landing knees to the head.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gresham scores a nice knee to the body.
Gresham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Gresham keeps him there for the moment.
Gresham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gresham.
Gresham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Gresham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Gresham saw that one coming.
Gresham throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Gresham ducks down to avoid it.
Gresham throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Gresham slips a jab from Murphy.
Gresham throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Gresham's body.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gresham.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Gresham.
Gresham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gresham's head.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Gresham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gresham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a body punch but Gresham moves out of range.
Gresham throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Gresham looks gassed!
Murphy lands with a straight right. Gresham didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham misses with a hook.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Gresham avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Gresham.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Gresham.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Gresham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gresham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
A head kick misses from Gresham.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gresham has time to react.
Gresham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.

Gresham rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gresham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Gresham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Gresham keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gresham wants a takedown.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.
Gresham landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Gresham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Gresham.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gresham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Gresham keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gresham.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gresham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gresham landing knees to the body.
Gresham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy wants to break free but Gresham has control.
Gresham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gresham throws an elbow but misses.
Gresham with a knee to the head.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Gresham is controlling the position.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gresham won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murphy lands with a hook. Gresham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Gresham's shoulder, as Gresham tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gresham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Gresham lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Gresham.
Gresham looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Gresham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Gresham.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Gresham is controlling the position.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Gresham misses with a knee to the head.
Gresham misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gresham has double underhooks.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gresham won't allow it.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Gresham, against the cage.
Gresham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Gresham connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Gresham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Gresham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gresham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gresham lands a knee to the head.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gresham has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
Gresham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gresham won't allow it.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gresham has double underhooks.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gresham won't allow it.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Gresham is controlling the position.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is pushing Gresham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gresham landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gresham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.
Gresham prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Gresham goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Gresham counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
Murphy jabs Gresham right on the nose. Gresham blinks but takes it well.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gresham.
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Gresham's head back.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Gresham.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gresham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Gresham avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sully Murphy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Gresham.
Gresham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gresham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gresham circles away quickly and effectively.
Gresham throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Gresham counters with a head kick.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gresham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gresham throws a head kick that half lands.

Gresham closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gresham crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Gresham.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gresham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gresham throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.

Gresham clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gresham.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gresham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gresham lands a damaging elbow.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy wants to break free but Gresham has control.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Gresham pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy wants to break free but Gresham has control.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Gresham is controlling the position.
Gresham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gresham lands a knee to the head.
Gresham keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Gresham is controlling the position.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Gresham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gresham won't allow it.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
Gresham prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gresham prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Gresham lands a knee to the body.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gresham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Gresham, against the cage.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sloat Gresham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Fitzlarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Saddleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fitzlarry
vs
Saddleman

194 cm
21
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
217 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Fitzlarry!
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, Melvin Saddleman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saddleman misses with a two punch combination.
Saddleman throws a lazy right hand but Fitzlarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzlarry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzlarry is looking to clinch but Saddleman is avoiding it.
Fitzlarry moves forwards but Saddleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up but Saddleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Saddleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Gerald Fitzlarry has been cut.
Fitzlarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saddleman.

Saddleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fitzlarry!
Saddleman wants to control the pace but Fitzlarry is squirming around nicely.
Fitzlarry is looking to improve his position but Saddleman isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman takes Fitzlarry's back.

Saddleman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fitzlarry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fitzlarry turns into Saddleman and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzlarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Saddleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saddleman is trying to keep Fitzlarry in close.
Saddleman striking off his back but it's not causing Fitzlarry any problems.
Saddleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzlarry manages to get himself to full guard.
Saddleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzlarry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Saddleman postures up in Fitzlarry's guard and throws a big left but Fitzlarry blocks it.
Saddleman postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Fitzlarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saddleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzlarry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saddleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fitzlarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Saddleman has his foot on Fitzlarry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzlarry works his way back into a safe position though.
Saddleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saddleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzlarry is looking to work some ground and pound but Saddleman has wrist control.
Fitzlarry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzlarry stopping the sweep attempt from Saddleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fitzlarry moves away from the strike by Saddleman.
Fitzlarry moves away from the strike by Saddleman.
Saddleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzlarry doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Saddleman counter with a right hand.
Melvin Saddleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzlarry wants to clinch up but Saddleman keeps it at a distance.
Fitzlarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saddleman.
No joy there for Saddleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzlarry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saddleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzlarry.
Fitzlarry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzlarry tries for a takedown but Saddleman circles away easily
and Saddleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saddleman misses with a double jab.
Saddleman throws a nice looking combination but Fitzlarry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzlarry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Saddleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Fitzlarry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saddleman tries to bum rush Fitzlarry with a series of wild strikes but Fitzlarry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saddleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzlarry moves away.

Fitzlarry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fitzlarry wants to control but Saddleman is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saddleman gets back to full guard.
Saddleman keeping moving, preventing Fitzlarry from controlling successfully.
Fitzlarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fitzlarry drops back looking for a leg! Saddleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saddleman manages to kick Fitzlarry off! Fitzlarry jumps back into Saddleman's guard.

Fitzlarry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Saddleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzlarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saddleman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzlarry with a flurry of punches that miss.

Saddleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzlarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzlarry postures up in Saddleman's guard and throws a big left but Saddleman blocks it.
Fitzlarry postures up in Saddleman's guard and throws a big left but Saddleman blocks it.
Saddleman has momentary wrist control but Fitzlarry slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzlarry stands and throws Saddleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saddleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzlarry trying to control the action but Saddleman is working from the bottom.
Fitzlarry misses with the ground and pound.

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

Fitzlarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fitzlarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saddleman manages to get back to half guard.
Saddleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzlarry tries to pass to full mount but Saddleman defends it.
Fitzlarry thows a huge punch but Saddleman dodges it nicely.
Fitzlarry is trying to control the action in half guard but Saddleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saddleman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saddleman trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzlarry is proving a slippery customer.
Saddleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Saddleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saddleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saddleman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fitzlarry postures up in Saddleman's guard and throws a big left but Saddleman blocks it.
Fitzlarry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saddleman looking to control.
Saddleman wants to sweep here but Fitzlarry controlling him for the moment.
Saddleman controls Fitzlarry momentarily but Fitzlarry frees himself.

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

Fitzlarry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saddleman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fitzlarry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fitzlarry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saddleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman tries to improve position but can't.
Saddleman struggling a bit here.

Fitzlarry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saddleman parries the strikes from Fitzlarry easily there. Fitzlarry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saddleman to escape.
Fitzlarry wants to control but Saddleman is keeping him busy.
Saddleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitzlarry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Saddleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Fitzlarry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Fitzlarry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fitzlarry moves into range and clinches up with Saddleman.

Fitzlarry jumps guard and drags Saddleman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzlarry keeping moving, preventing Saddleman from controlling successfully.
Saddleman postures up.
Saddleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzlarry is on top in guard.
Saddleman trying to control the position here.
Fitzlarry postures up.
Saddleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saddleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fitzlarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saddleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fitzlarry is defending against the submission attempts here by Saddleman.
Saddleman wants to control but Fitzlarry is keeping him busy.

Fitzlarry looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzlarry trying to control but Saddleman postures up.

Fitzlarry looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzlarry is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saddleman throws a nice looking combination but Fitzlarry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch there but Saddleman circles away.
Saddleman cracks Fitzlarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Fitzlarry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saddleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Saddleman is looking for a triangle but Fitzlarry pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzlarry is looking to work some ground and pound but Saddleman has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzlarry's guard.
Saddleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzlarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fitzlarry looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Saddleman is defending well. Fitzlarry quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Saddleman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fitzlarry celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Fitzlarry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawson Creek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foxtrot Kilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Creek
vs
Kilo

180 cm
23
235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dawson Creek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Foxtrot Kilo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilo stuffs the takedown attempt from Creek. Creek gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Kilo.
Creek avoids the body shot from Kilo.
Creek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creek staying out of range there.
Kilo clobbers Creek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilo looks to land a combination but Creek avoids it well.
Kilo takes a swing at Creek's ribcage but misses.

Creek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

Creek is trying to get an arm triangle but Kilo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Creek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilo, who protects the arm well.
Creek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Creek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilo is avoiding damage well.

Creek swings around for an armbar but Kilo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Creek's guard.
Kilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Creek is retaining full guard.

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

Creek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creek is breathing heavily.

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

Creek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kilo passes into side control.
Creek is trying to escape the position but Kilo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creek is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kilo has eaten all the pies!
Kilo takes a little break here. Creek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Creek tries to buck Kilo off but Kilo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Creek is working hard here to advance position.
Creek looking for a sweep but Kilo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Creek flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Creek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Creek working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kilo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilo with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Creek.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilo scores with a four punch combination!
Kilo misses with a straight left.
Creek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilo throws a body punch but Creek moves out of range.
Kilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creek sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kilo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Creek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creek keeping full guard, as Kilo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creek looking to control.
Kilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Creek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Creek is retaining full guard.
Kilo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Creek keeping full guard, as Kilo tries to pass.

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.

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

Creek looking for a guillotine here but Kilo defends easily.
Kilo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kilo passes Creek's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Creek is looking for a sweep. Kilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilo wants to control but Creek is keeping him busy.
Creek flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kilo prevents Creek from improving his position.

Creek actively working from the bottom here.
Kilo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kilo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Creek!
Creek can't escape the position.
Kilo controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foxtrot Kilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Kilo there.
Kilo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Creek colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kilo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Creek is left battered and dazed whilst Kilo and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foxtrot Kilo!

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Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Vjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vjorgensen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mudvayne - Do What You Do. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Vjorgensen
vs
Pacquiao

167 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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Slaughterhouse Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Vjorgensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vjorgensen, right into the meat.
Vjorgensen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Vjorgensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vjorgensen throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Bjorn Vjorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Vjorgensen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacquiao lunges at Vjorgensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vjorgensen's hand.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Vjorgensen moves out of range.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Vjorgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Vjorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick from Vjorgensen.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Vjorgensen tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Vjorgensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vjorgensen slips under a jab from Pacquiao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vjorgensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Vjorgensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Vjorgensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vjorgensen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vjorgensen trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Vjorgensen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao being controlled for a moment.
Pacquiao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Vjorgensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pacquiao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vjorgensen's guard! Nice work there by Pacquiao!
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vjorgensen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vjorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacquiao controls the pace.
Vjorgensen trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjorgensen is pulling down on Pacquiao's head to control his posture.

Vjorgensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Vjorgensen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Vjorgensen with that takedown attempt.
Vjorgensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vjorgensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vjorgensen thows a body kick. Pacquiao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vjorgensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Vjorgensen throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vjorgensen.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vjorgensen at a distance.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Vjorgensen ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjorgensen throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Vjorgensen moves out of range.
Vjorgensen throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Vjorgensen avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Vjorgensen.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Vjorgensen.
Vjorgensen throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vjorgensen tries to land a body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacquiao tries to score with a low kick but Vjorgensen moves his leg out of the way.
Vjorgensen staying out of range there.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vjorgensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Vjorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vjorgensen lands a head kick!
Vjorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao catches Vjorgensen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vjorgensen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head.
Vjorgensen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vjorgensen looks for the body kick but Pacquiao saw that one coming.
Pacquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Vjorgensen.
Vjorgensen throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Vjorgensen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Vjorgensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjorgensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vjorgensen throws a lazy head kick
and Pacquiao counters with a left right combination that sends Vjorgensen crashing to the mat - Pacquiao wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Vjorgensen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Pacquiao!
Herman Pacquiao is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson Ransom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ransom
vs
Reynolds

179 cm
21
177 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

181 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Ransom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Ransom's defenses.

It looks like Samson Ransom has been cut.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.

Ransom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ransom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ransom seems to be looking for submissions.
Ransom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ransom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reynolds misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ransom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
Ransom preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ransom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ransom advances to half guard.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynolds will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ransom tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Ransom landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Ransom from controlling successfully.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ransom!
Ransom is in a horrible position here. Reynolds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Reynolds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ransom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reynolds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ransom hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Ransom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Ransom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Samson Ransom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reynolds blocks Ransom's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Ransom is rocked!

Jeez, Samson Ransom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burt Reynolds! Burt Reynolds retains his welterweight title!

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