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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joseph Shelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo comes to the ring accompanied by Can't Tell Me Nothing. joseph Shelley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ricardo
vs
Shelley

178 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joseph Shelley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo looks to land a left hand but Shelley moved out of range nicely.
Ricardo looks to land a combination but Shelley avoids it well.
Shelley throws a head kick but Ricardo moves out of range.
Shelley fails with the takedown

and Ricardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shelley is not content to let Ricardo control the position.
Shelley is trying to get back to full guard.
Shelley is refusing to be controlled, as Ricardo sits in half guard.
Ricardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shelley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ricardo preventing the sweep.

Shelley looking for a guillotine here but Ricardo defends easily.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Shelley keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelley is trying to keep Ricardo in close.

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

Shelley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ricardo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ricardo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ricardo!
You can see the frustration on Shelley's face as Ricardo controls the position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelley struggling a bit here.

Ricardo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shelley, who protects the arm well.
Ricardo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shelley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricardo content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Ricardo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shelley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ricardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shelley is looking to escape.
Ricardo takes Shelley's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

Ricardo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Ricardo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shelley is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Ricardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Latterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony DeSouza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

DeSouza
vs
Latterson

183 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony DeSouza!
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, David Latterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSouza shoots for a double leg takedown but Latterson sprawls well. He's pushed DeSouza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

DeSouza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Latterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSouza is controlling him.
DeSouza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSouza forces his way into half guard.
Latterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSouza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSouza tries to pass to full mount but Latterson defends it.

DeSouza escapes and gets back to his feet.
Latterson lands with a nice combination. DeSouza backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSouza is defended easily by Latterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Latterson does no damage.
David Latterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latterson as he jumps to the side.
DeSouza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Latterson counters with a three punch combo that has DeSouza backing up. DeSouza nods at Latterson to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza is having none of it.
Latterson tries to clinch up

and DeSouza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSouza.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeSouza wants to control from the top but Latterson keeps moving.
DeSouza stops Latterson from standing up.

Latterson pushes DeSouza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Latterson works DeSouza's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. DeSouza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latterson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSouza circles away.
Latterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Latterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. DeSouza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latterson wants to clinch up but DeSouza keeps it at a distance.
Latterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza is having none of it.
Latterson works over DeSouza's head and body with a nice combination.
Latterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but DeSouza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Latterson is looking to clinch but DeSouza is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Latterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latterson tries to clinch up.
Latterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David Latterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latterson is working the combinations to good effect here.

Latterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Latterson can't get the takedown.
DeSouza keeps control of Latterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Latterson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Latterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSouza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Latterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSouza won't allow Latterson to get back to his feet.
DeSouza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Latterson wants to stand but DeSouza is controlling the position.
DeSouza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latterson is looking to stand up but DeSouza isn't so interested in that idea.
DeSouza pushes down on Latterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeSouza prevents Latterson from standing back up.
Latterson is looking to get back to is feet but DeSouza passes into side control.
Latterson tries to escape but DeSouza is in control.

DeSouza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Latterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza drags him back down.
Latterson is not content to let DeSouza control the position.
DeSouza prevents Latterson from escaping the position.
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 Tony DeSouza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeSouza looks for a takedown but Latterson sprawls well.
Latterson darts in trying to clinch

and DeSouza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Latterson!
DeSouza throwing strikes here but Latterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Latterson is squirming around, avoiding DeSouza's attempts to control the action.
DeSouza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeSouza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeSouza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeSouza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Latterson hang on?
DeSouza won't let Latterson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tony DeSouza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Latterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
DeSouza working Latterson over with strikes here.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.
DeSouza tries to control but Latterson wriggling away.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.

DeSouza wants to finish this one by submission but Latterson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from DeSouza.
DeSouza trying to control but Latterson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet.
DeSouza controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSouza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
DeSouza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Latterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
DeSouza lands with some strikes.
Latterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeSouza dominating with strikes here.
DeSouza lands a big shot there that rocks Latterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeSouza 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.
DeSouza won't let Latterson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

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.
DeSouza looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Latterson is squirming around nicely.
Latterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
DeSouza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Latterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Latterson is squirming around nicely.
Latterson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Latterson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony DeSouza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza moves out of range.
Latterson is looking to clinch but DeSouza is avoiding it.
Latterson with a lazy takedown attempt

and DeSouza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and DeSouza manages to pass to side control.
DeSouza controlling the pace.
Latterson is trying to stand up here but DeSouza is controlling him well.
DeSouza passes to full mount!
DeSouza breaks from Latterson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeSouza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DeSouza fails to move to back control.

DeSouza has hold of Latterson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Latterson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.
Latterson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Latterson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Latterson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeSouza!
Latterson holding both DeSouza 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Latterson covers up after that shot from DeSouza.
Latterson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
DeSouza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Latterson staying busy and making it hard for DeSouza to control.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
DeSouza softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from DeSouza. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Latterson prevents DeSouza from getting a body triangle.
Latterson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Latterson is trying to stand back up.
DeSouza trying to control momentarily.

DeSouza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Latterson is defending well though. DeSouza let's go of the attempt for now.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

DeSouza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Latterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Latterson for a finish.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza biding his time, looking for the opening.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza punches Latterson on the ear.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Latterson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

DeSouza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Latterson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from DeSouza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony DeSouza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco has chosen IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Balboa
vs
Loco

200 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rumble Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loco closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the ropes.
Loco looking to slow down the pace here.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loco looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balboa keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Loco letting Balboa take a breather here.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loco up against the ropes.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.

Balboa pushes Loco up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loco tries to score a body lock takedown but Balboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa working Loco over with knees to the body.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loco is trying to drag Balboa to the mat but Balboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Balboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco letting Balboa take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loco as Balboa tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt

and Loco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loco throwing strikes here but Balboa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Loco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Loco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.

Balboa rushes Loco and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Loco improves position.
Loco blocking some punches.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balboa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Loco rushes Balboa and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balboa.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa is working Loco over against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loco wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa lands a right hand.
Balboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa slowing the pace effectively.
Balboa lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.

Loco is rocked!
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa stalling.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loco as Balboa tries to tie him up.
Balboa is pushing Loco up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balboa wants to clinch.

Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa misses with an elbow strike.
Loco is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice 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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Balboa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loco tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa trying to stall but Loco improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.

Balboa rushes Loco and presses him up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumble Balboa 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.

A punch combination from Loco misses.
Balboa tries to clinch

and Loco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.

Balboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco has Balboa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Balboa drops Loco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loco is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Good body shot from Balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Rumble Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loco up against the ropes.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loco is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa tries to stall but Loco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
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!
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa trying to stall but Loco improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.

Loco moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balboa avoiding damage.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Balboa is trying to maintain a safe position but Loco gets an underhook and turns Balboa into the ropes.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa tries to clinch but Loco moves out of range.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.

Balboa pushes Loco up against the ropes in a clinch.
Loco tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loco up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Balboa gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balboa.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa stalling.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumble Balboa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Loco is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Loco into the ropes.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa is trying to stall.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.

Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stall.
Balboa seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Loco is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loco tries to score a body lock takedown but Balboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Loco is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Loco can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Balboa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Balboa dips a shoulder and cracks Loco with a mighty uppercut! Loco falls back against the ropes and Balboa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Loco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Balboa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumble Balboa!
Rumble Balboa is the new heavyweight champion!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knees Clinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamian Emilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You've seen the butcher. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Clinch
vs
Emilio

189 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Knees Clinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lamian Emilio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clinch shoots in for a double leg but Emilio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Clinch or perhaps it was just good defense by Emilio which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knees Clinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emilio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emilio defends it nicely.
Emilio tries for a takedown but Clinch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Emilio clinches.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch lands a knee to the head.
Emilio is trying to force a seperation but Clinch has the dominant position.
Clinch looking to slow down the pace here.
Emilio wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinch won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinch is breathing heavily.
Clinch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch misses with a knee strike.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Clinch prevents Emilio from breaking the clinch.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Emilio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Clinch letting Emilio take a breather here.
Clinch has Emilio pressed against the ropes, preventing Emilio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emilio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emilio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emilio wants to break free but Clinch has control.
Emilio can't break the clinch.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.

Emilio breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emilio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emilio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emilio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emilio looks for a takedown but Clinch sprawls well.
Emilio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Clinch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emilio lands a head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Emilio scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Knees Clinch has been cut.
Emilio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emilio misses with a few strikes there.
Emilio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinch tries to avoid it but Emilio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinch to the ground. Clinch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emilio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emilio stalks Clinch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clinch's face. Clinch staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Emilio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emilio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Emilio moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinch looking to throw knees to the head but Emilio is blocking nicely.
Clinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Emilio.
Emilio has a couple of punches blocked by Clinch.
Emilio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.
Emilio gets through Clinch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Emilio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clinch is looking to control Emilio's arms but Emilio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clinch has his back to the ropes.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Clinch keeps control of Emilio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emilio is trying to break free.
Emilio can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Emilio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Emilio blocks with his arms.
Emilio working hard to break the clinch.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Emilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Clinch has Emilio pressed against the ropes, preventing Emilio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emilio is trying to force a seperation but Clinch has the dominant position.
Emilio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Clinch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emilio's efforts to push away.
Emilio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emilio gets through Clinch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emilio wants to break free but Clinch has control.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamian Emilio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knees Clinch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emilio connects with a nice looking jab.
Emilio throws a series of punches but Clinch avoids them all with ease.
Emilio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clinch.
Clinch slips a jab from Emilio.
Clinch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Emilio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamian Emilio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emilio has a takedown stuffed.
Emilio just misses with a punch to the body.
Emilio looks for the body kick but Clinch saw that one coming.

Clinch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinch lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Emilio blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Emilio tries to break free but Clinch pushes him back against the ropes.
Clinch prevents Emilio from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilio scores with a shoulder strike.
Emilio has had enough of the clinch but Clinch keeps him there for the moment.
Emilio is trying to break the clinch but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio lands an uppercut.
Emilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio tries to break the clinch but Clinch is controlling the position.
Emilio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Emilio blocks with his arms.
Emilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio is looking to break free of the clinch but Clinch has double underhooks.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emilio is trying to force a seperation but Clinch has the dominant position.
Emilio has had enough of the clinch but Clinch keeps him there for the moment.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Emilio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Emilio manages to break the clinch.
Emilio dives in and grabs Clinch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clinch pushes down on Emilio's head and hops out.

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.
Clinch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emilio.
Knees Clinch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emilio throws a body kick that misses.
Emilio scores with a jab.
Emilio lands with a kick to the temple. Clinch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emilio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emilio throws a head kick that misses.
Emilio misses with a body kick.
Emilio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clinch's waist but Clinch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emilio off to one side.
Knees Clinch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamian Emilio.

Clinch clinches up with Emilio and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.
Emilio wants to break free but Clinch has control.
Clinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Emilio trying to stall but Clinch improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Clinch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emilio tries to break free but Clinch pushes him back against the ropes.

Emilio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emilio looks to land a combination but Clinch avoids it well.
Clinch slips a jab from Emilio.
Emilio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clinch sprawls well. Clinch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emilio gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clinch.
Clinch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emilio stuns Clinch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emilio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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.
No joy there for Emilio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emilio scores with a one two! Clinch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clinch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clinch swats away the attempt to clinch by Emilio.
Emilio throws a head kick but Clinch moves out of range.
Clinch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emilio's waist but Emilio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clinch off to one side.
Emilio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emilio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emilio somewhat.
Emilio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emilio tries to clinch there but Clinch circles away.
Clinch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emilio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamian Emilio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Knees Clinch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Emilio throws a right and a left that Clinch avoids nicely.
Emilio misses with a body kick.
Emilio misses with a body kick.
Clinch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emilio is fending him off so far but Clinch persists. Nope, Emilio circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinch avoids the head kick by Emilio.
Emilio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emilio throws a low kick but Clinch moves out of range easily.
Emilio misses with a few strikes there.
Emilio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knees Clinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emilio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clinch's waist but Clinch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emilio off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinch dives in and grabs Emilio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emilio pushes down on Clinch's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emilio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emilio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinch checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinch dodges the punch combination from Emilio.
Clinch tries to clinch but Emilio moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Clinch blocks the low kick.
A jab from Emilio finds it's way through Clinch's defenses.
Clinch moves out of range of the body kick.
Emilio cracks Clinch with a good jab.
Clinch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Emilio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilio throws a big shot that misses.
Emilio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Clinch clinches up against the ropes.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Emilio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinch misses with a knee to the head.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

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.
Emilio lands a left hand.
Clinch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emilio is keeping busy.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Emilio blocks with his arms.
Emilio wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinch won't allow it.
Clinch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emilio's efforts to push away.
Emilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio has had enough of the clinch but Clinch keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Emilio.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Clinch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emilio's efforts to push away.
Clinch taking a breather.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilio tries to circle away but Clinch has him pinned against the ropes.
Emilio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinch's elbow.
Emilio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emilio lands a shoulder strike.
Emilio is trying to break the clinch but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.

Emilio breaks the clinch.
Emilio digs a good body shot into Clinch's ribs.

Emilio pushes Clinch up against the ropes in a clinch.
Emilio is trying to break the clinch but Clinch is controlling him.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilio blocks it with crossed arms.
Emilio tries to break free but Clinch pushes him back against the ropes.
Emilio is trying to break free.
Emilio lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinch backwards.
Emilio is trying to break the clinch but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Emilio is trying to break the clinch but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emilio's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clinch as Emilio tries to tie him up.
Emilio is trying to push Clinch away but Clinch has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Emilio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinch's elbow.
Clinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emilio is trying to break free.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Emilio blocks with his arms.
Clinch tries a knee to the head but Emilio blocks it.

Emilio breaks from the clinch.
Clinch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emilio finds it's way round the side to connect with Clinch's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinch dives in and grabs Emilio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emilio pushes down on Clinch's head and hops out.
Emilio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clinch swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Emilio misses its intended target.
Clinch wants to clinch up but Emilio keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamian Emilio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emilio 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lamian Emilio!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Lamian Emilio!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Lamian Emilio!

Lamian Emilio wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes to the ring accompanied by His own theme music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sagat
vs
Hume

194 cm
29
193 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

186 cm
27
199 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hume!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hume throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.
Sagat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Sagat.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Hume circles away.
Sagat throws a leg kick which misses Hume's front leg but catches the back leg as Hume tries to avoid it.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hume blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Hume looks to clinch
and Sagat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like James Hume has been cut.
Sagat tries to score with a low kick but Hume moves his leg out of the way.
Hume throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hume.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hume blocks the body kick.
Hume moves out of range of the leg kick from Sagat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hume.
Hume bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagat circles away.
A head kick by Sagat misses
and Hume counters with a three punch combo that has Sagat backing up. Sagat nods at Hume to acknowledge the strikes.
Sagat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hume looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.
Sagat misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hume.
Hume tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sagat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hume 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.
Hume connects with a nice looking jab.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat throws an overhand right that lands on Hume's shoulder, as Hume tries to avoid the shot.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Sagat scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Sagat tenderised Hume's leg. Hume is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hume avoids the body shot from Sagat.

Hume rushes Sagat and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Hume lands an elbow inside that Sagat shrugs off.
Sagat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hume is keeping busy.
Hume misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hume just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Hume takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Hume is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.

Hume breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is looking to slow Hume down with leg kicks.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat looks for the body kick but Hume saw that one coming.
Hume fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hume tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sagat counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Hume tenderised Sagat's leg. Sagat is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat throws a lazy head kick
and Hume counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hume.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick
and Hume counters with a leg kick.

Hume moves into range and clinches up with Sagat.
Hume lands an elbow just above Sagat 's eye.
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Hume landing knees to the body.
Hume scores with a knee to the head.

Hume breaks from the clinch.
Hume with a nice cross.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hume was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Hume tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Hume throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hume clinches with his opponent.
Hume with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hume as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Hume pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

Hume manages to break the clinch.

Hume moves into the clinch.
Hume blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hume landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sagat is looking to control Hume's arms but Hume gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagat has his back to the ropes.
Hume is trying to break free.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hume avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.

Hume breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hume connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume throws a combination. Sagat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hume throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hume moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Hume moves into the clinch.

Hume breaks the clinch.
Hume lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hume clinches with his opponent.
Hume lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Hume lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hume tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hume in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hume misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hume as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hume breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hume lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sagat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hume's knee momentarily.
Sagat misses with a kick to the body

and Hume counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hume avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hume's efforts to push away.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Hume blocks with his arms.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Hume throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.

Hume breaks the clinch.
Sagat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Sagat gets tackled into the ropes by Hume. Hume maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hume as Sagat tries to tie him up.

Hume breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sagat keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hume loads up on a big right hand but Sagat slips the punch.
Hume misses with a double jab
and Sagat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hume thinking.
A good leg kick by Sagat.
James Hume seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Hume moves out of range easily.
Hume sizes up Sagat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Hume avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hume.
Sagat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagat circles away.
Hume throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume lands a really nice looking cross but Sagat seems unphased.
Hume wants to clinch up but Sagat keeps it at a distance.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hume darts in and clinches Sagat up against the ropes.
Hume wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sagat lands an elbow inside.
Hume looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hume has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Hume improves position.
Hume throws an elbow that misses.
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Hume is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat has Hume pressed against the ropes, preventing Hume from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hume tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat is looking to control Hume's arms but Hume gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagat has his back to the ropes.
Hume misses with a knee to the head.
Hume throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hume is trying to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling him.
Hume trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Hume avoids the elbow strike from Sagat, against the ropes.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.

Hume breaks from the clinch.
Hume blocks the body kick.
Sagat takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Hume rushes Sagat and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hume working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hume pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hume throws an elbow that misses.
Sagat is trying to maintain a safe position but Hume gets an underhook and turns Sagat into the ropes.
Hume throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Hume breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hume is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Sagat. Those never looked like landing.
Hume feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sagat's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagat circles away.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hume throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hume tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sagat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hume.

Hume closes the distance and clinches.
Sagat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Hume.
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Hume improves position.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume missing with knees to the body.
Hume takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Hume misses with a knee strike.
Hume is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.

Hume's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Hume swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hume gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Hume rushes Sagat and presses him up against the ropes.
Sagat lands a nice elbow.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat is trying to maintain a safe position but Hume gets an underhook and turns Sagat into the ropes.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hume avoids it.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Hume breaks from the clinch.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hume has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagat.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick
and Hume counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagat misses with an uppercut
and Hume counters with a series of strikes. Sagat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Victor Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hume tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hume pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sagat back to the ropes. Hume follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hume throws a head kick but Sagat moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hume rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hume.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hume checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hume.

Sagat closes the distance and clinches.
Hume tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Hume throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hume takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hume tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the ropes.

Hume breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sagat tries to clinch there but Hume circles away.
Sagat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sagat swings for the body but Hume moves out of range.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Hume moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hume scores with a four punch combination!
Hume blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Sagat is looking to wear down Hume with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.

Hume takes the fight into the clinch.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hume landing knees to the head.
Hume landing knees to the body.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Hume wants to break free but Sagat has control.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat has Hume pressed against the ropes, preventing Hume from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hume has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Hume improves position.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hume breaks from the clinch.
Sagat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Victor Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hume moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Hume does no damage.
Sagat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hume.
Hume scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sagat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hume tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sagat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Hume throws out a powerful jab.
Hume scores with a one two! Sagat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sagat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hume's calf.

Hume moves into the clinch.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hume avoids it.
Hume misses with a knee strike.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hume has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hume breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Hume misses.
Hume swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat wants to clinch but Hume slips to the side

and Hume holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hume on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Hume avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Hume unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hume working Sagat over with knees to the body.
Sagat looking to stall.
Hume lands a damaging elbow.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Hume.
Sagat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hume can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Hume takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hume lands a knee to the head.
Sagat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hume is keeping busy.
Hume scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hume comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hume 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for James Hume!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for James Hume!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for James Hume!

James Hume wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nautotoot Horne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horne's entrance music is MC Frontalot - Braggadocio (Tekken 2 remix). A fine choice. Adams has chosen Rush - Limelight as his entrance music. Dino Adams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Horne
vs
Adams

193 cm
20
223 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

210 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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, Nautotoot Horne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Adams!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horne misses with a straight right.
Adams closes the distance but Horne moves to the side
and Horne counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams wants to clinch
and Horne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horne misses with a hook

and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
Horne can't do much from the bottom here.
Horne controls the position for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne is looking for a sweep.
Horne being controlled for a moment.
Adams advances to full mount.
Horne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horne is working to get back to half guard.
Adams wants to control the pace but Horne is squirming around nicely.
Adams controlling the pace for now.

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.
Adams wants to control the pace but Horne is squirming around nicely.
Horne is trying desperately to improve position.
Horne is just holding on here. Adams manages to take his back.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horne turns into Adams and is now in his guard.
Horne wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horne wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nautotoot Horne just wasn't active enough.
Horne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horne misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horne lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horne throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams looks to clinch
and Horne counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horne throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Horne misses with a hook

and Adams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Horne!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Horne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Horne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horne's corner calls for a 1-2. Horne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne scores with a three punch combo!
Adams moves away from the strike by Horne.
Horne throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horne's guard.
Horne keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horne is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Horne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Horne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Horne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adams staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horne looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Horne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horne throws a big shot that misses.
Horne falls off balance throwing a combination

and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Horne gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nautotoot Horne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horne counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Horne to acknowledge the strikes.
Horne swinging wildly here.
Adams avoids the body shot from Horne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Horne.
Horne scores with a three punch combo!
Adams defending well as Horne loads up on a big left hand.
Horne scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nautotoot Horne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horne misses with a straight right.
Horne misses with a lunging right hand

and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horne won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horne gets back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams is working for a kimura but Horne is defending it quite comfortably.
Dino Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horne is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.
Horne is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Horne has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adams's body.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.
Adams breaks Horne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Horne trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nautotoot Horne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horne throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Horne throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nautotoot Horne clearly takes 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.

Horne misses with a series of wild punches.
Horne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horne takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Horne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne misses with an uppercut.
Nautotoot Horne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horne throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Horne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Adams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horne wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Horne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horne wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Horne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nautotoot Horne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horne lands with a right hand.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in but Horne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horne misses with a left hand

and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Horne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horne scores with a shoulder strike.
Horne is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horne just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Adams has Horne pressed against the ropes, preventing Horne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams tries to pull guard but Horne holds him up against the ropes and eventually Adams drops back down to his feet.
Nautotoot Horne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Adams.
Adams tries to work over Horne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horne slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horne is trying to stall.
Adams tries to work over Horne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Horne tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams is looking to control Horne's arms but Horne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Horne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nautotoot Horne.
Horne thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dino Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Horne misses with a shot to the body

so Adams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams is fighting to break Horne's control of his arms but Horne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Horne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Horne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dino Adams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Horne moves away
and Horne counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Horne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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.
Horne looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Horne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams looks to clinch
and Horne counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Horne moves away
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horne throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Horne counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horne throws a big shot that misses.
Horne connects with a body shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Horne moves away
and Horne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dino Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horne throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horne looking to control.
Horne pulls Adams in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nautotoot Horne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horne 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!

Nautotoot Horne wins by unanimous decision!
Nautotoot Horne is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes to the ring accompanied by call to prayer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Parton
vs
Vinicius Reis Silva

170 cm
29
179 lbs
19 - 11 - 2

178 cm
26
172 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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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 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reis Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Reis Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Reis Silva wants to control for a moment but Parton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Parton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reis Silva.
Reis Silva is fighting to break Parton's control of his arms but Parton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis Silva trying to control but Parton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reis Silva throws and elbow that misses. Parton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reis Silva's guard. Nice move by Parton!
Parton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Parton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis Silva's head.
Parton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis Silva defending well though.
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. Parton connects with a nice short shot to Reis Silva's temple.
Parton throwing shots but Reis Silva is blocking nicely.
Parton thows a huge punch but Reis Silva dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reis Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parton is trying to control the action in half guard but Reis Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis Silva keeps working.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reis Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reis Silva wants to control but Parton is keeping busy.
Parton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Parton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis Silva keeps working.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reis Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reis Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parton lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parton is thwarting Reis Silva's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parton connects with a nice short shot to Reis Silva's temple.
Ground and pound from Parton.
Parton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reis Silva is staying active underneath Parton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reis Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parton 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.
Reis Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parton.
Parton lands with a punch from half guard.
Parton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reis Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parton drops an elbow to the side of Reis Silva's head.
Reis Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reis Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reis Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reis Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Parton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reis Silva tries to kick Parton off but Parton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reis Silva looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parton working over Reis Silva with some ground and pound. Reis Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parton winds up and cracks Reis Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parton thuds his right hand into Reis Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Parton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reis Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parton is in Reis Silva's guard.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parton working some strikes from top position.
Parton passes Reis Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reis Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parton.
Parton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parton wants to pass the guard but Reis Silva is defending well.
Reis Silva trying to hold on to Parton's head to control him but Parton postures up.
Parton lands with a punch from half guard.
Parton passes to side control.
Parton scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton scoring with punches from side control.
Parton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reis Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parton connects with a decent elbow.
Parton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reis Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reis Silva is breathing heavily.
Parton grinds an elbow into Reis Silva's temple.
Parton landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parton lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reis Silva some visible discomfort.
Parton controls the position.
Parton cracks Reis Silva with a big right hand but Reis Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Parton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reis Silva some visible discomfort.
Parton grinds an elbow into Reis Silva's temple.
Parton lands an elbow.
Parton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis Silva can do to turn this around?
Parton is putting a hurting on Reis Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dolly Parton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reis Silva tries to bench press Parton off him but Parton keeps the position.
Parton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reis Silva some visible discomfort.
Parton lands some shots froms side control.
Reis Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parton connects with a decent elbow.
Reis Silva is not content to let Parton control the position.
Parton working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton cracks Reis Silva with a big elbow.
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton cracks Reis Silva with a big elbow.
Parton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parton working the ground and pound from side control.
Parton working the ground and pound from side control.
Parton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reis Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Parton scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton lands a few punches from side control.
Parton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reis Silva some visible discomfort.
Parton is working Reis Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Parton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton working the ground and pound.

Reis Silva is rocked!
Parton lands a few punches from side control.
Reis Silva is still in real trouble! Can Parton finish him?
Parton scoring with punches and elbows.
Reis Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Parton scoring with punches and elbows.
Parton scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parton cracks Reis Silva with a big right hand but Reis Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Parton working the body and head with strikes.
Parton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reis Silva some visible discomfort.
Parton lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolly Parton dominated that second 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.

Sloppy strikes from Reis Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Parton.

Parton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reis Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parton is in Reis Silva's guard.
Parton postures up.
Parton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reis Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reis Silva is trying to control the position but Parton postures up.
Parton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parton lands a couple of elbows.
Parton trying to control but Reis Silva is working from the bottom.
Parton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reis Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reis Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reis Silva's head.
Parton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reis Silva's head.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parton throws a big right hand that misses.
Parton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reis Silva looking to control.
Parton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parton passes Reis Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Parton working the head and body with strikes.
Reis Silva is not content to let Parton control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parton slips a nice elbow through Reis Silva's hands, connecting with Reis Silva's forehead.
Parton slips a nice elbow through Reis Silva's hands, connecting with Reis Silva's forehead.
Parton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parton lands strikes from half guard.
Parton is keen to just control but Reis Silva is a slippery customer.
Parton winds up and cracks Reis Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis Silva has hold of Parton's hands but Parton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reis Silva has hold of Parton's hands but Parton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parton lands strikes from half guard.
Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parton lands a nice short elbow.
Parton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Parton lands a big elbow.
Parton dominating with strikes here.
Parton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reis Silva?
Parton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parton looking to control but Reis Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parton with a couple of short strikes.
Parton landing strikes from the mount.
Parton landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parton looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Reis Silva covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolly Parton!
Dolly Parton is the new welterweight champion!