Blitzkrieg 68: Blood Reign PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Racionais MCs - A Vida é Desafio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Six
vs
Reis

150 cm
28
162 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

159 cm
27
158 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wladimir Reis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis swinging wildly here.
Six dips to his left and cracks Reis with an uppercut!
Reis scores with a punch to the head.
Six cracks Reis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reis throws a hook to the side of Six's head but Six sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reis lands a jab-cross combination.
Six really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Reis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Six misses with a looping right.
Six is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Six staying out of range there.
Reis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Reis.
Wladimir Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Reis misses.
Six throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reis's waist but Reis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Six off to one side.
Six bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six looks to throw the jab but Reis is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Six.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six looks to land a combination but Reis avoids it well.
Reis moves out of range as Six throws a body kick.
Six goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reis misses with the combination.
Reis tries to bum rush Six with a series of wild strikes but Six uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reis slips under a jab from Six.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Six fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Six.
Reis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis swings for the body but Six moves out of range.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Six uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.

Six shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reis is trying to defend but Six finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reis is trying to stand.
Reis wants to control but Six is keeping busy.
Reis taking some punishment here, with Six in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Reis wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Six.
Reis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Six prevents Reis from getting back to his feet.
Reis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Six.
Six with a flurry of punches that miss.

Reis has his foot on Six's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Six works his way back into a safe position though.
Reis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis trying to control the position.
Six connects with a couple of short punches.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Reis has momentary wrist control but Six slips an elbow through the middle.
Six throws a strike but Reis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Six pulls Reis in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Six swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wladimir Reis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Six shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Reis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six on the side of the head.
Six misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Reis wants to land a leg kick but Six is out of range.
Six is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six. Reis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six moves away from the strike by Reis.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six.
Reis throws a right hand that Six ducks under and follows up with a left that Six also avoids with ease.
Reis throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
Wladimir Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis throws a right and a left that Six avoids nicely.
Reis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six moves out of range of the strikes.
Wladimir Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Six connects with a crisp jab.
Six lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reis swinging wildly here.
Wladimir Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six is looking to chop away at Reis's legs.
Reis misses with a hook to the body
and Six counters with a left to the body.
Reis moves out of range of the body kick from Six.
Reis lands a really nice looking cross but Six seems unphased.
Six throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
Reis swings for the body but Six moves out of range.
Six throws out a loose jab but Reis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Six tries to bum rush Reis with a series of wild strikes but Reis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reis lands a nice looking body shot.

Reis clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis wants to break free but Six has control.
Six tries for a takedown but Reis manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six tries to pull guard but Reis won't allow it.
Reis stops a takedown attempt from Six.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Six tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Six goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reis prevents it.
Six tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reis smiles and moves away.
Reis lands a jab to the head.
Six checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Reis.
Reis lands a slapping body shot.
Six throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Reis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Six looking to sit in guard and control but Reis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Six keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reis trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Reis thows a big elbow that misses.
Reis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Six is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Wladimir Reis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reis cracks Six with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Reis.
Reis lands a body shot.
Reis connects with a right hand. Six shakes it off.
Reis swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Reis loads up on a big right hand but Six slips the punch.
Six dodges the punch combination from Reis.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Reis missing with a left hand there. Six was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Six thows a body shot but no joy.
Six avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Six keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Six throws a series of punches but Reis avoids them all with ease.
Reis throws a leg kick but Six sees it coming and moves out of range.
Six takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Six staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Six looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Six misses with a wild combination.
Reis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Six swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Six.
Six walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Six as he connects with a hook.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
A punch combination from Reis misses.
No joy there for Reis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reis throws a series of punches but Six avoids them all with ease.
Six blocks a jab.
Six changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Six manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reis!
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six throws a leg kick that misses.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reis moves out of range of the leg kick from Six.
Six tries to bum rush Reis with a series of wild strikes but Reis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Six misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Six is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six.
Reis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reis misses with a looping right.
Six throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reis misses with a looping right.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Six jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wladimir Reis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reis throws a head kick that half lands.
Six looks to score with a jab to the body but Reis is just out of range.
Six throws a leg kick but Reis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Reis. That snapped Six's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Reis as Six shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Six lands an overhand right.
Six slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Six lands a really nice looking cross but Reis seems unphased.
Six has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Reis as he checks the leg kick.
Reis throws a right and a left that Six avoids nicely.
Reis missing with a left hand there. Six was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis stuns Six with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Six misses with a looping right.
Six tries to work over Reis's front leg with a kick but Reis checks it.
Henry Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Six moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Reis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Blimm
vs
Li

150 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ritchie Li!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blimm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Blimm shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blimm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Blimm throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blimm throws a big right hand that misses.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blimm drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Blimm off! Blimm jumps back into Li's guard.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li trying to control the position here.
Blimm looking to pass the guard.
Blimm trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blimm slips nicely into half guard.

Blimm seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Blimm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.

Blimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li is staying active underneath Blimm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blimm is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blimm wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
Blimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.

Blimm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Blimm eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li is looking to improve his position.

Blimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blimm looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Blimm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Blimm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and Blimm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li wants to sweep here but Blimm controlling him for the moment.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blimm is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blimm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Li desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Blimm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blimm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Blimm is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Li as he works his way to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Blimm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Blimm preventing the sweep.
Blimm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blimm is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Blimm moves out of range easily.
Blimm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blimm shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li leaves Blimm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li forces Blimm back against the cage and clinches.

Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Ritchie Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.

Li rushes Blimm and presses him up against the cage.
Li tries a knee to the head but Blimm blocks it.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blimm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li throws a head kick but Blimm moves out of range.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Blimm dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Blimm. Blimm gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Blimm or perhaps it was just good defense by Li which made him look bad.
Blimm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li tries to clinch up but Blimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.

Blimm gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blimm can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blimm's face.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Blimm is blocking nicely.
Blimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li keeps control of Blimm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Blimm manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blimm.
Blimm shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Blimm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li is looking to clinch but Blimm is avoiding it.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li tries to clinch but Blimm is having none of it.
Blimm fails with the takedown.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Blimm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Blimm's side.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Blimm on that attempt.
Li tries to clinch there but Blimm circles away.

Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blimm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blimm.
Ritchie Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blimm shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Blimm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li lands a head kick. Blimm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bobby Blimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Blimm only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blimm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Blimm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Bigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigs comes to the cage accompanied by Danko Jones - Lovercall. Head is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bigs
vs
Head

165 cm
30
143 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corey Bigs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Head!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bigs.
Bigs throws a right and a left that both miss.

Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head has Bigs pushed against the cage.
Bigs is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Bigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigs shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Bigs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Bigs misses with a wild body shot.
Bigs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Head counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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 jab lands there for Head.

It looks like Corey Bigs has been cut.
Bigs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Bigs persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigs is breathing heavily.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigs manages to avoid it.

Bigs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bigs lands in his opponent's guard.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigs throws a strike but Head rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Head distracts Bigs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Head trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom.
Head preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bigs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Head stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigs looking for a sweep. Not yet Bigs, not yet.
Bigs trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Murray Head was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Head feints and then cracks Bigs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bigs down.
Bigs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bigs shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Bigs or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
Head digs a good body shot into Bigs's ribs.
Head throws a front kick that sends Bigs stumbling back into the cage.
Bigs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corey Bigs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head thows a body kick. Bigs tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head cracks Bigs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Head catches Bigs right on the button with a cross.
Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head tries to clinch there but Bigs circles away.
Bigs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head cracks Bigs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bigs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Bigs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head lands with a hook. Bigs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bigs 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.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bigs takes one to the chin there.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Bigs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Head changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bigs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Head landing a few strikes.
Bigs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bigs tries to pass to full mount but Head defends it.
Bigs is trying to control. Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigs is thwarting Head's attempts to control the position.
Head moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head managing to control the position.
Head wants to stand and escape but Bigs is having none of it.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigs's guard.
Head wants to control from the top but Bigs keeps moving.

Bigs working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Bigs has momentary wrist control but Head slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigs keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bigs controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself.
Bigs is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bigs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bigs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head throws a head kick but Bigs moves out of range.
Bigs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigs throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Bigs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a glancing blow to the side of Bigs's head.
Bigs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bigs dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Bigs's head and hops out.
Bigs looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Head lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bigs dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Bigs's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Bigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bigs walks into a stiff left hand from Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Head.
Head thuds a left hand into Bigs's body.
Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bigs.
Bigs shoots and misses
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bigs's knee momentarily.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corey Bigs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Corey Bigs's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Bigs's defenses.
Nice body kick from Head.
A solid body kick from Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head lands a jab to Bigs's midsection.

Head feints and as Bigs raises his hands in defense, Head changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Head seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Head trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom.
Head scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Head working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bigs's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Head trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom.
Head postures up.
Bigs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Head lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Head is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Head is now in half guard.
Head moves nicely into side control.
Corey Bigs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Head trying to control the position but Bigs is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bigs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigs is looking for a sweep.
Bigs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bigs wants to control but Head is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bigs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Head!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phillips
vs
Sunia

180 cm
25
156 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
154 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faoa Sunia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Phillips looks up at the clock and then as Sunia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phillips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Phillips throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sunia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sunia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sunia regains half guard.
Sunia trying to control here.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunia keeps working.
Sunia controlling the position well.
Sunia is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.
Sunia is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sunia avoid being mounted?
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Sunia defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Phillips changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sunia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sunia dodges the ground and pound from Phillips.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sunia is trying to improve his position.
Phillips connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sunia some visible discomfort.
Sunia defending against the ground and pound.
Sunia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
Sunia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phillips's best efforts.
Sunia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunia is trying to get back to full guard.
Sunia trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Phillips controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunia gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunia is controlling Phillips's posture.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Sunia taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Sunia wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.

Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sunia sees it coming and defends easily.
Sunia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phillips scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sunia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunia is trying to control but Phillips manages to pass to mount!
Phillips fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Phillips unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Phillips.

Sunia is rocked!
Phillips lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sunia is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?
Sunia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phillips cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips landing shots from mount.
Phillips postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sunia bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Phillips and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Phillips!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Tynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steptoe comes to the cage accompanied by .. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Steptoe
vs
Tynin

170 cm
23
158 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

163 cm
30
155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

PR1ME
KAISER

Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Steptoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Tynin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steptoe misses with a body shot.
Steptoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tynin's head backwards.
Tynin avoids the body shot from Steptoe.
Tynin scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Albert Steptoe has been cut.
Tynin stuns Steptoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steptoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tynin ducks under a wild hook from Steptoe.
Tynin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steptoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tynin but Tynin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steptoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Tynin comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Steptoe stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Tynin is on him like rabid pit bull! Steptoe slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Tynin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venusaur comes to the cage accompanied by Bulbasaur bongo bebop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takimoto's choice of entrance music: Instrumental. Kazuyuki Takimoto struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bublasaur Venusaur had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Venusaur
vs
Takimoto

175 cm
24
166 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
171 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bublasaur Venusaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venusaur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Takimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Venusaur.
Takimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Venusaur.
Venusaur tries to break the clinch but Takimoto is controlling the position.
Venusaur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venusaur has Takimoto pressed against the cage.
Takimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Takimoto.
Takimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Venusaur.
Venusaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Takimoto controls his hands.
Venusaur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venusaur taking a breather.
Takimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Venusaur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Venusaur misses with a knee to the head.
Takimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takimoto.
Venusaur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venusaur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takimoto lands with a left to the head.
Venusaur looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Venusaur missing with knees to the body.
Takimoto avoiding damage as Venusaur throws knees to the body.

Venusaur manages to break the clinch.
Takimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur throws a leg kick but Takimoto checks it.
Venusaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Venusaur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venusaur misses with a kick to the body.
Venusaur slips under a jab from Takimoto.
Venusaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Takimoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Venusaur.
Takimoto dives in and grabs Venusaur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venusaur pushes down on Takimoto's head and hops out.
Venusaur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Venusaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takimoto throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venusaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Venusaur.
Venusaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venusaur throws a leg kick but Takimoto checks it.
Venusaur looks to throw the jab but Takimoto is out of range.
Takimoto lands a jab to Venusaur's midsection.
Venusaur feints and then cracks Takimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takimoto down.
Takimoto scores with a body shot.
Takimoto misses with a left hand
and Venusaur counters with a head kick.
Venusaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takimoto cracks Venusaur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venusaur misses with a looping left.

Takimoto has closed the distance and engaged Venusaur in a clinch.
Takimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Venusaur uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto tries to throw a body punch but Venusaur avoids it by throwing Takimoto back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takimoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Venusaur as Takimoto tries to tie him up.
Takimoto tries a body shot but Venusaur blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto gets through Venusaur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Venusaur has Takimoto pushed against the cage.
Takimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Venusaur backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuyuki Takimoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Venusaur misses with a head kick.
Takimoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Venusaur lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venusaur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takimoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takimoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venusaur tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Venusaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takimoto moves away.
Takimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takimoto throws a jab when Venusaur was well out of range.
Venusaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Venusaur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Venusaur misses with a body kick.
Venusaur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takimoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venusaur connects with a leg kick. Takimoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur lands with a nice body kick.
Venusaur misses with a two punch combination.
Venusaur misses with a leg kick.
Takimoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venusaurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Venusaur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takimoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Venusaur looks for the body kick but Takimoto saw that one coming.
Takimoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bublasaur Venusaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venusaur as he jumps to the side.
Bublasaur Venusaur is winning the standup battle so far.
Takimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venusaur.
Venusaur fakes the leg kick and cracks Takimoto in the body.
Takimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venusaur swings for the body but Takimoto moves out of range.
Venusaur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venusaur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takimoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Venusaur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venusaur misses with a body shot.
Takimoto misses with a hook.
Takimoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venusaur misses with a body shot.
Takimoto misses with a hook. Venusaur ducked under it nicely.
Venusaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venusaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takimoto. That did some damage!
Takimoto thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takimoto moves away.
Venusaur ducks under a wild hook from Takimoto.
Takimoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venusaur blocks a jab.
Venusaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takimoto throws a hook but Venusaur blocks it.
Venusaur ducks under a wild hook from Takimoto.
Venusaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takimoto thuds a left hand into Venusaur's body.
Venusaur is looking to chop away at Takimoto's legs.
A jab from Takimoto does it's job there.
A jab from Venusaur does it's job there.
Venusaur tries to work over Takimoto's front leg with a kick but Takimoto checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takimoto.
Venusaur throws a looping overhand right but Takimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Venusaur moves out of range.
Venusaur throws the kick towards the body but Takimoto avoids it.
Venusaur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venusaur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venusaur is looking to wear down Takimoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Venusaur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takimoto checks a low kick from Venusaur.
Takimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Venusaur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Venusaur!
Takimoto checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bublasaur Venusaur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Venusaur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venusaur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takimoto misses with an uppercut. Venusaur saw that one coming.
Venusaur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Venusaur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takimoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takimoto won't allow Venusaur to sweep him here.
Takimoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venusaur's guard.

Venusaur actively working from the bottom here.
Takimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto is looking to take a break and control but Venusaur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Takimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venusaur defends it well.
Takimoto trying to mount his opponent but Venusaur defends it.
Venusaur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takimoto is working away from the top position though.
Venusaur is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur wants to control but Takimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takimoto controlling the action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Venusaur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takimoto looks to land a right hand but Venusaur moved out of range.
Takimoto takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur misses with a body shot.
Venusaur scores with a push kick.
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Venusaur moves out of range.
Takimoto connects with a jab.
Takimoto misses with a straight right.
Takimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venusaur.
Venusaur lands with a right hand.
Takimoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Venusaur.
Takimoto throws a looping overhand right but Venusaur ducks down to avoid it.
Venusaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bublasaur Venusaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venusaur.
Takimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto throws out a powerful jab.
Venusaur works Takimoto's body with a nice hook.
Venusaur tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Venusaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Takimoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Venusaur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venusaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venusaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Takimoto instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takimoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Venusaur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Venusaur.
Venusaur scores with a shot to the side of Takimoto's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuyuki Takimoto.
I think Takimoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyuki Takimoto!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Antunes Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes Coimbra comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Antunes Coimbra
vs
McMorrow

210 cm
24
291 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
273 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes Coimbra is looking to land body kicks.
McMorrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antunes Coimbra to score with a decent uppercut.
McMorrow misses with a left hand
and Antunes Coimbra counters with a series of strikes. McMorrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMorrow lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMorrow throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Antunes Coimbra blocks the low kick.
Antunes Coimbra throws a looping overhand right but McMorrow ducks down to avoid it.
Antunes Coimbra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antunes Coimbra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McMorrow.

McMorrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes Coimbra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMorrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow not doing much here.
Antunes Coimbra wants to get back to his feet.
McMorrow slips a nice elbow through Antunes Coimbra's hands, connecting with Antunes Coimbra's forehead.
Antunes Coimbra is in trouble now - McMorrow has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McMorrow with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Arthur Antunes Coimbra has been cut.
McMorrow unloading with bombs!

Arthur Antunes Coimbra's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMorrow tries to control but Antunes Coimbra wriggling away.
Antunes Coimbra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McMorrow punishing his opponent with strikes.

Antunes Coimbra is rocked!

Jeez, Arthur Antunes Coimbra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean McMorrow!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Heines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Nicole - By Ash as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Heines
vs
McDonald

185 cm
25
169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
184 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Heines!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royston McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a low kick but Heines moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Heines checks it.
Royston McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald takes a swing at Heines's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heines. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Heines circles away.
Heines misses with a leg kick.
McDonald looks to throw a body kick
and Heines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Heines blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Heines blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Heines stalling in the clinch.
Heines can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heines lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heines wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Heines misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heines backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a body punch.
Heines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Heines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald presses Heines against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Heines controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets through Heines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heines stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
Heines is breathing heavily.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heines's elbow.
Heines tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Heines back against the cage.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heines goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heines can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Heines misses with a body punch.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
A short left from McDonald.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald tries a body shot but Heines blocks it.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heines backwards.
Heines blocks an uppercut.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Heines backwards.
Heines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Heines working aggressively here.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heines misses with a body punch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Heines controls the action.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald tries to work over Heines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Heines.
Heines works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from Heines fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heines checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Heines's ribcage but misses.
Heines ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heines connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald tries to land a body kick
and Heines counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to bum rush Heines with a series of wild strikes but Heines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald walks into a jab.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Heines manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald tries to clinch but Heines moves out of range.
Heines tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Heines misses.
Heines swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Heines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a push kick but Heines slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Heines.

It looks like Royston McDonald has been cut.
Heines swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Heines throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Heines avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Heines does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Heines's knee but Heines avoids it well.
Heines tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald moves out of range as Heines throws a body kick.
Heines feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
McDonald throws a head kick but Heines moves out of range.
Heines turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A bone on bone clash there as Heines blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heines checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heines is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Heines avoids it.
Heines avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Heines connects with a jab.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heines paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Heines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald rushes Heines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heines.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Heines avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Heines tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Royston McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Heines's ribcage. Heines let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Heines breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Heines's leg but Heines calmly moves out of range.
Heines is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Heines doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Heines throws a one two combo.
Joshua Heines is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Heines had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Heines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Heines is out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Heines moves out of range.
McDonald throws a push kick but Heines slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heines counters with a low kick, right behind McDonald 's knee.
Heines checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Heines counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Heines moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heines throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Heines scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heines throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Heines dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royston McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Heines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Heines's leg but Heines calmly moves out of range.
Heines digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heines can pounce on him.
Heines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Heines circles away.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heines lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heines walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Heines cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heines throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heines defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Heines stuffs the takedown.
Heines lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heines connects with a body shot.
Heines does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heines throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Heines blocks the body kick.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heines throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Heines pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Heines follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That has opened up Royston McDonald's cut even more.
Heines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Heines.
Heines lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heines.

McDonald is rocked!
Heines thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Heines finish him?
Heines moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Heines tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Heines is avoiding it.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Heines avoids a kick to the body.
Heines throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heines swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Heines.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
Heines avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heines looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.

The cut above Royston McDonald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Heines.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Heines clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Royston McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a body punch but Heines moves out of range.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Heines moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heines.
Heines lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heines moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heines is out of range.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Heines saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Heines throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Heines misses.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Heines counters with a two punch combo.
Heines with a hook.

Royston McDonald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heines misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Heines.
Heines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heines.
A punch combination from Heines misses.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Heines throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Heines lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Heines fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heines lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
Heines lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joshua Heines!
Joshua Heines retains his welterweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaz Hoyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Hoyt has chosen Dolazak Hrvata as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Machida
vs
Hoyt

193 cm
23
243 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

198 cm
29
260 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaz Hoyt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyt looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Hoyt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Hoyt pushes him off.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoyt.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Jaz Hoyt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida closes the distance but Hoyt moves to the side
and Hoyt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoyt.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Hoyt misses.
A head kick misses from Hoyt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoyt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoyt lands a jab.
Hoyt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
Machida misses with a low kick.

Machida clinches.
Hoyt looking to stall.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Hoyt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoyt backwards.
Hoyt avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Hoyt misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hoyt as the two fighters clinch.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Hoyt stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoyt tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida working Hoyt over with knees to the body.
Hoyt looks gassed!
The referee is keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyts head.
Hoyt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Machida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoyt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida stalling against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Hoyt is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Hoyt's ribcage. Hoyt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Hoyt letting Machida take a breather here.

Hoyt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoyt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoyt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Hoyt moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hoyt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Hoyt down.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoyt misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoyt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaz Hoyt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hoyt swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.

Hoyt pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoyt backwards.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Renzo Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoyt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Hoyt throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoyt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyt is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Machida drops Hoyt with a big knee straight up the middle! Hoyt is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Machida cracks Hoyt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoyt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machida finish him?

Hoyt is rocked!
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Machida cracks Hoyt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Machida has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoyt to stand back up!
Hoyt is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoyt seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Hoyt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoyt tries to avoid it.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoyt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoyt's sensitive parts.
Renzo Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoyt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida keeps control of Hoyt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida works on Hoyt's body with a couple of short punches.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyt backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoyt won't want to take too many of those.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Hoyt blocks with his arms.
Machida blocks a body shot from Hoyt.
Machida keeps control of Hoyt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida taking a breather.
Hoyt has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Hoyt's head.
Machida is struggling to control the position.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machida.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Renzo Machida.

Machida clinches up with Hoyt and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Machida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hoyt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida tries to stall but Hoyt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoyt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoyt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida blocks a body shot from Hoyt.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoyt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoyt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida is pushing Hoyt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaz Hoyt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoyt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoyt checks a leg kick.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoyt, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida lands an elbow just above Hoyt 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoyt up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoyt as Machida tries to tie him up.
Hoyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoyt's face.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoyt can do to turn this around?
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoyt takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.

Hoyt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida dips a shoulder and cracks Hoyt with a mighty uppercut! Hoyt falls back against the cage and Machida unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hoyt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Machida screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Machida!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta comes into the arena with DJ Proteus : Illuminati blaring out of the sound system. Howard has chosen The Outlaw Torn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Topohanta
vs
Howard

201 cm
29
275 lbs
20 - 5 - 1

193 cm
24
270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Howard!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard tests Topohanta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jake Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard blocks a low kick nicely.
Howard throws a body punch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Howard throws a looping overhand right but Topohanta ducks down to avoid it.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Howard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Topohanta has Howard pressed against the cage.
Howard slowing the pace effectively.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Topohanta stalls.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Howard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Topohanta misses with an elbow over the top.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard tries a body shot but Topohanta blocks it.
Topohanta blocks a body shot from Howard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Topohanta scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Topohanta obliges.
Topohanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Topohanta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
Topohanta has Howard pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Howard 's eye.
Topohanta missing with knees to the body.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topohanta is trying to stall.
Topohanta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Topohanta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Topohanta avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topohanta.
Howard lands with a left to the head.
Howard is working Topohanta over against the cage.
Topohanta has Howard pushed against the cage.
Topohanta trying to stall but Howard improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard tries to work over Topohanta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Topohanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Topohanta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Topohanta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Topohanta up against the cage.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Howard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Topohanta avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Topohanta tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Topohanta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard taking a breather.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Topohanta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Topohanta looking to slow down the pace here.
Topohanta lands a nice uppercut.
Topohanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topohanta looking to slow down the pace here.
Topohanta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Topohanta misses with an elbow over the top.
Topohanta is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pekka Topohanta.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topohanta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Howard will probably get the nod.
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.

Howard connects with a crisp jab.

Howard gets a clinch.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Howard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard trying to stall but Topohanta improves his position.
Topohanta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Howard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Topohanta is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topohanta.
Howard avoiding damage as Topohanta throws knees to the body.
Howard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jake Howard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topohanta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jake Howard has been cut.
Howard dodges an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Topohanta is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Topohanta misses with a punch on the inside.
Howard scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topohanta throws an elbow but misses.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Topohanta controls the action.
Topohanta landing knees to the body.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topohanta swings wildly with an uppercut but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Topohanta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Howard tries a body shot but Topohanta blocks it.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Topohanta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Topohanta backwards.
Topohanta lands with a light punch inside.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Topohanta fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Howard as Topohanta tries to tie him up.
Topohanta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Topohanta avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Topohanta prevents a body shot from Howard.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Topohanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Topohanta backwards.
Topohanta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Topohanta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howard takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Howard looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Topohanta's efforts to push away.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topohanta.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Topohanta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Howard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Topohanta controls the action.
Topohanta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Topohanta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howard is keeping busy.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Topohanta.
Howard is leaning against Topohanta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Topohanta backwards.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Topohanta avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Topohanta effectively controlling the action here.
Howard is pushing Topohanta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Topohanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topohanta's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard slowing the pace effectively.
Howard misses with a knee strike.
Topohanta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Topohanta avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Howard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from Howard.

It looks like Pekka Topohanta has been cut.

Howard clinches up against the cage.
Topohanta tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Topohanta.
Topohanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howard prevents Topohanta from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Topohanta on the inside.
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!
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Topohanta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the cage.
Topohanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Howard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Topohanta wants to break free but Howard has control.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Topohanta trying to control the position but instead, Howard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Topohanta into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Topohanta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Topohanta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Howard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Topohanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Topohanta working hard to break the clinch.
Howard scores with a hook to the body.
Howard blocking some punches.
Topohanta looking to slow down the pace here.
Topohanta is trying to force a seperation but Howard has the dominant position.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard blocks an elbow strike.

Topohanta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard thumps Topohanta with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Jake Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Howard tenderised Topohanta's leg. Topohanta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Howard has Topohanta up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Topohanta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Topohanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Howard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Howard is stalling here.
Howard is leaning against Topohanta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howard tries a body shot but Topohanta blocks it.
Howard is working Topohanta over against the cage.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Topohanta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Topohanta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howard is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Howard.
Howard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howard.
Topohanta managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard blocking some punches.
Howard presses Topohanta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Topohanta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topohanta prevents a body shot from Howard.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Topohanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard scores with a shoulder strike.
Howard tries to work over Topohanta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Howard really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard cracks Topohanta with a good jab.
Howard misses the jab.
A punch combination from Topohanta misses.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Topohanta's sensitive parts.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick from Howard lands but Topohanta takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Howard throws a series of punches but Topohanta avoids them all with ease.

Howard clinches up against the cage.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Topohanta is looking to control Howard's arms but Howard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topohanta has his back to the cage.
Topohanta throws a head punch that misses.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Topohanta backwards.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it misses.
Topohanta slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard just leaning against Topohanta, taking a breather.
Howard tries a body shot but Topohanta blocks it.
Howard avoiding damage as Topohanta throws knees to the body.
Howard lands an uppercut.
Topohanta looking to stall.
Topohanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Howard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Topohanta working hard to break the clinch.
Topohanta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howard up against the cage.
Howard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topohanta looking to stall.
Topohanta takes a shot to the head.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Topohanta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta prevents a body shot from Howard.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Topohanta misses with the head strike.
Topohanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Howard blocks an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Topohanta swings wildly with an uppercut but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howard lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Howard.
Howard working aggressively here.
Topohanta blocks a body shot from Howard.
Howard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard lands an uppercut.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howard.

Topohanta is rocked!
Howard tries to work over Topohanta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Topohanta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Howard as Topohanta tries to tie him up.
Topohanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Topohanta seems to have got his legs back now.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Howard struggles to land a body shot inside as Topohanta controls his hands.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Howard dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Howard rushes Topohanta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Topohanta taking a breather.
Topohanta swings wildly with an uppercut but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howard lands a shot to the body.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Topohanta controls the action.
Topohanta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Topohanta.
Howard is working Topohanta over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Topohanta leaning against his opponent.
Howard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Howard as Topohanta tries to tie him up.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Topohanta or not.
Howard blocks a body shot from Topohanta.
Howard tries a body shot but Topohanta blocks it.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topohanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Topohanta blocks a body shot from Howard.
Topohanta prevents a body shot from Howard.
Topohanta avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Topohanta avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Topohanta.
Topohanta controlling the action here for a moment.
Topohanta letting Howard take a breather here.
Topohanta stalls.
Howard is pushing Topohanta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekka Topohanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Topohanta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howard is keeping busy.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Topohanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Topohanta has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
Topohanta trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Howard is working Topohanta over against the cage.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Topohanta.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Howard has Topohanta pushed against the cage.
Howard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Topohanta landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Topohanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Topohanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
Topohanta stalling.
Howard dodges an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Topohanta lands a right hand.
Topohanta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Topohanta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Topohanta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Topohanta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Howard's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Topohanta lands a body punch.
Topohanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard avoiding damage.
Topohanta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Jake Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howard avoiding damage as Topohanta throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Topohanta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Howard!
Jake Howard is the new heavyweight champion!

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