SA Fight 42 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Psycho Killer. This should be a great matchup!

Gazer
vs
Silva

200 cm
25
268 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

222 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
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, Zac Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a right hand that Gazer ducks under and follows up with a left that Gazer also avoids with ease.
Gazer tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Gazer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gazer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Peter Gazer has been cut.
Gazer Rushes Silva and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Silva is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gazer Piles on the pressure and Silva crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gazer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez has chosen Get Back 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.

Bryant
vs
Chavez

192 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
24
214 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.

Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chavez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez looking for a takedown.
Bryant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.

Chavez breaks the clinch.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryant as he avoids it easily.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.

Bryant pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bryant holds on and takes a little breather.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
Bryant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.

Bryant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Chavez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez 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.
Bryant is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chavez is trying to keep Bryant in close.
Chavez controlling the position.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Micheal Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Chavez leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez scores with a spinning back kick!
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.

Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Chavez won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.

Chavez drops back looking for a leg! Bryant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryant manages to kick Chavez off! Chavez jumps back into Bryant's guard.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant pulls Chavez in close to his closed guard and prevents Chavez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice leg kick lands there from Chavez.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Diego Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant shoots in but Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.

Chavez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Chavez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Chavez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chavez controlling the pace.
Chavez is looking to advance position but Bryant won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryant defending well though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryant misses with a takedown
and Chavez counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chavez defends it nicely.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Micheal Bryant has been cut.
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Chavez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chavez.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryant but Bryant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.

Bryant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chavez looking to control.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chavez can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bryant is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.

Chavez scores with a takedown into Bryant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant 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.
Bryant wants to improve his position but instead Chavez has moved into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Chavez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bryant trying to control but Chavez postures up.
Chavez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has mounted him!
Chavez looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chavez.
Bryant is working to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to lock up and control but Chavez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chavez with the ground and pound from mount.
Bryant is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant tries to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
Chavez looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryant is working to get back to half guard.
Diego Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diego Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.
Bryant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
Bryant wants to control but Chavez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryant is staying active underneath Chavez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Bryant trying to hold on to Chavez's head to control him but Chavez postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Chavez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bryant is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chavez scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez lands a jab.
Good shot there by Chavez.

Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chavez 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.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Chavez thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Micheal Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Chavez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Noth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Noth
vs
Barbosa

180 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Noth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noth shoots in but Barbosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa leaves Noth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noth wants it to stay on the feet.

Noth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.

Noth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.

Noth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Noth's body position as best he can.

Noth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barbosa regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noth trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.

Noth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Noth seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Noth moves into full mount! Barbosa won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Barbosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Noth.

Noth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barbosa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.

Noth working for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa is in no mood to give up.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Noth isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Noth has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Noth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Noth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Noth's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noth is breathing heavily.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Noth has control of the leg.

Noth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noth pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa won't allow Noth to pass to mount.
Noth prevents Barbosa from improving his position.

Noth seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.

Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Noth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Noth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.
Noth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barbosa!

Noth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Noth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Noth with a lazy takedown attempt

and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.

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

Noth looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Barbosa won't allow Noth to sweep him here.

Noth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noth wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.

Noth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Noth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Noth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.

Noth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Noth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.

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

Noth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.

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

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

Noth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Noth is keeping the position.
Noth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noth passes to full mount!

Noth has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Barbosa is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Noth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. Ron Wattson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wattson
vs
Thompson

195 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

200 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
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, Fred Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wattson.
Wattson throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a jab when Wattson was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wattson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throws a hook but Wattson avoids it easily.
Wattson throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wattson.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Wattson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wattson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thompson slips a straight right by Wattson.
Wattson throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Fred Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wattson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Thompson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wattson steps into range and cracks Thompson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thompson flops backwards and Wattson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wattson advances to half guard.
Wattson lands a big elbow - Thompson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wattson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Wattson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pixies - Tame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hytthu
vs
McThornbody

191 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gristle McThornbody!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytthu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
Hytthu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McThornbody lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hytthu's sensitive parts.
McThornbody connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by McThornbody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
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!

McThornbody lands a big head kick that sends Hytthu tumbling to the mat! McThornbody takes a step backwards and waves Hytthu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Count Hytthu has been cut.
McThornbody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McThornbody drops Hytthu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hytthu! McThornbody dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Gristle McThornbody!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Poisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geronimo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "War," by Edwin Starr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Poisson
vs
Geronimo

176 cm
22
173 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
181 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Poisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Geronimo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poisson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geronimo.
Poisson misses with a wild body shot.
Poisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poisson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poisson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geronimo.
Geronimo lands a slapping body shot.
Geronimo tests Poisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geronimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Poisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geronimo swats away the attempt to clinch by Poisson.
Geronimo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poisson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geronimo somewhat.
Josh Poisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poisson leaves Geronimo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geronimo misses with a straight left.

Geronimo gets the takedown into side control.
Geronimo throws an elbow but Poisson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Geronimo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Poisson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Poisson prevents Geronimo from improving his position.
Geronimo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Geronimo is working an open guard so Poisson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Geronimo shoots in and drives through. Poisson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Geronimo or perhaps it was just good defense by Poisson which made him look bad.
Poisson leaves Geronimo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poisson tries to clinch up but Geronimo circles away and keeps his distance.
Poisson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Geronimo swats away the attempt to clinch by Poisson.
Geronimo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo throws out a loose jab but Poisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geronimo fails to land the takedown.
Geronimo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poisson sprawls well. Poisson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geronimo gets slowly back to his feet.
Poisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geronimo throws a leg kick which misses Poisson's front leg but catches the back leg as Poisson tries to avoid it.

Geronimo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo won't allow Poisson to sweep him here.
Geronimo thows a big elbow that misses.
Poisson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geronimo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poisson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Poisson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Geronimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Geronimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poisson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poisson misses with a low kick.
Poisson with a hook.
A left lands for Poisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Poisson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Geronimo misses with a wild body shot.
Poisson throws a right hand that Geronimo ducks under and follows up with a left that Geronimo also avoids with ease.
Geronimo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Geronimo blocks the body kick.

Poisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poisson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Poisson - that landed with a thud.
Poisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Poisson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Geronimo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Geronimo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Poisson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Geronimo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Geronimo is breathing heavily.
Geronimo wants to sweep here but Poisson controlling him for the moment.
Poisson wants to control from the top but Geronimo keeps moving.
Geronimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Geronimo is looking for a triangle here but Poisson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Poisson is looking to take a break and control but Geronimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poisson taking a breather here.
Geronimo is looking to reverse the position.
Geronimo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poisson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Geronimo wants to improve his position but Poisson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poisson is looking to take a break and control but Geronimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geronimo tries to get to full guard but Poisson has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo is not content to let Poisson control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poisson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geronimo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poisson throws a body punch but Geronimo moves out of range.
Poisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geronimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geronimo shoots in but no luck this time.
Geronimo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice defenses there by Poisson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poisson. Geronimo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geronimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Poisson there.
Geronimo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josh Poisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.
Geronimo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geronimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poisson is fending him off so far but Geronimo persists. Nope, Poisson circles away and we're back to standing.
Poisson misses with a body kick.
Poisson lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Poisson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Geronimo moves out of range as Poisson throws a body kick.
Poisson wants to clinch up but Geronimo keeps it at a distance.
Geronimo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poisson tests Geronimo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Poisson.
A jab lands there for Poisson.
Geronimo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poisson defends it nicely.
Geronimo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geronimo misses with a takedown attempt - Poisson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geronimo manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Poisson.
Poisson lands a body shot.
Geronimo throws the left hand but Poisson avoids the punch easily.
Poisson stuffs the takedown.
Josh Poisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.
Poisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poisson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geronimo defending well as Poisson loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo shoots in for a double leg but Poisson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geronimo lands a right hook to the body.
Poisson misses with a body shot

and Geronimo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Geronimo.
Poisson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geronimo manages to get himself to full guard.
Poisson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Don Geronimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geronimo can't keep his opponent in guard - Poisson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poisson trying to control the pace.
Poisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Geronimo on the ground.
Geronimo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poisson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geronimo 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.
Poisson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geronimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Geronimo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Poisson doesn't defend quickly enough and Geronimo has managed to lock this one up! Can Poisson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Geronimo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Geronimo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay comes to the cage accompanied by I Get Knocked Down. Venusaur has chosen Bulbasaur bongo bebop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jay
vs
Venusaur

175 cm
24
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Jay!
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, Bublasaur Venusaur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venusaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Venusaur throws a body kick that misses.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Jay.
Jay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venusaur throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Jay catches Venusaur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Venusaur doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Venusaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a right and a left that Venusaur avoids nicely.
Jay throws a hook but Venusaur blocks it.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Jay throws a series of punches but Venusaur moves out of range.
Venusaur misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.

Jay tries to keep at a distance but Venusaur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venusaur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur lands an elbow inside that Jay shrugs off.
Jay trying to stall but Venusaur improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Jay fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Venusaur.
Venusaur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venusaur lands an elbow inside that Jay shrugs off.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venusaur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay tries to break free but Venusaur pushes him back against the cage.
Venusaur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Venusaur is keeping busy.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venusaur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jay tries to break the clinch but Venusaur is controlling the position.
Venusaur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venusaur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jay stalling in the clinch but Venusaur improves position.
Venusaur lands a nice elbow.
Venusaur lands an elbow that stopped Jay in his tracks for a moment.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Venusaur.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venusaur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venusaur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venusaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay is looking to control Venusaur's arms but Venusaur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jay has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Venusaur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Venusaur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Venusaur blocking some punches.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Venusaur.
Venusaur lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Venusaur.
Venusaur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Jay is looking to control Venusaur's arms but Venusaur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jay has his back to the cage.
Venusaur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Jay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jay looking to stall.
Venusaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Venusaur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venusaur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Venusaur lands a damaging elbow.
Venusaur lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Venusaur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Jay is rocked!
Venusaur jerks Jay's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jay drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Venusaur goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Venusaur because Jay was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bublasaur Venusaur!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Ferraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Winkerbeam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferraz comes to the cage accompanied by Otario. Winkerbeam has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Gonzo Winkerbeam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferraz
vs
Winkerbeam

195 cm
19
232 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
273 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Excellent 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Ferraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Winkerbeam!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkerbeam misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Ferraz or perhaps it was just good defense by Winkerbeam which made him look bad.
Winkerbeam fails to land with a series of punches.
Winkerbeam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkerbeam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Winkerbeam.
Ferraz fails with a takedown attempt.
Winkerbeam scores with a three punch combo!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Winkerbeam! Ferraz is backing up but he can't get away as Winkerbeam lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ferraz and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gonzo Winkerbeam!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic comes into the arena with A Kiss to Build a Dream On blaring out of the sound system. Leopoldo has chosen Halleljuah Chorus as his entrance music. Atilla Leopoldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Atomic
vs
Leopoldo

198 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
277 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leopoldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atomic misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atomic. Leopoldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atomic connects with the punch.
Atomic scores with a jab.
Atomic lunges at Leopoldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leopoldo's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atomic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leopoldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Atomic lands a with a good body shot.
Atomic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leopoldo.
Atomic scores with a jab to the head.
Leopoldo slips a jab from Atomic.
Atomic lands with a cross.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atomic as he jumps to the side.
Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Atomic lands a left and a right that send Leopoldo crashing to the mat, dazed. Atomic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Leopoldo is rocked!
Atomic drops Leopoldo with a naaaaasty hook - Leopoldo is in real trouble here! Atomic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Atomic!
Tom Atomic retains his heavyweight title!