WFA 6: Hunters PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel has chosen The State Of Massachusetts as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Drago
vs
Diesel

183 cm
28
218 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

183 cm
23
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Drago shoots in.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Diesel closes the distance but Drago moves to the side

and Drago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diesel's guard now.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Drago prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Drago won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel is controlling Drago's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Drago shoots in.

Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the ropes.

Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Drago tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel cracks Drago with a nice body shot.

Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.

Drago tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago trying to stall but Diesel improves his position.

Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Diesel is looking to clinch.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drago is breathing heavily.

Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.

Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the ropes.

Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Drago shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drago tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Diesel forces Drago back against the ropes and clinches.
Diesel is working Drago over against the ropes.

Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel is working Drago over against the ropes.

Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benny Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily

and Diesel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Diesel clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the ropes.

Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel looks to clinch

and Drago counters with a takedown into side control.

Drago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diesel is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drago wants to take a breather but Diesel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Drago.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.

Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling the position.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Drago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diesel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drago, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diesel stands up from Drago's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.

Drago gets tackled into the ropes by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Drago wants a takedown.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel.

Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Diesel.
I've got Diesel 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Benny Diesel!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Benny Diesel!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Benny Diesel!

Benny Diesel wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Haven of Mist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haven of Mist comes to the ring accompanied by Numero 1. Uusierkki has chosen Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haven of Mist
vs
Uusierkki

180 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Haven of Mist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusierkki dodges the punch combination from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that Uusierkki avoids nicely.
Haven of Mist falls off balance throwing a combination

and Uusierkki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haven of Mist's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haven of Mist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haven of Mist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uusierkki cracks Haven of Mist with a solid left hand.

Haven of Mist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uusierkki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uusierkki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uusierkki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uusierkki drops back looking for a leg! Haven of Mist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haven of Mist manages to kick Uusierkki off! Uusierkki jumps back into Haven of Mist's guard.
Uusierkki stands up over Haven of Mist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uusierkki wants to pass the guard but Haven of Mist is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haven of Mist is looking for a triangle but Uusierkki pushes his legs off easily.
Uusierkki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uusierkki distracts Haven of Mist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haven of Mist controls Uusierkki momentarily but Uusierkki frees himself.
Uusierkki wants to pass the guard but Haven of Mist is keeping the position.
Uusierkki lands a couple of digs.
Uusierkki trying to control but Haven of Mist is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki with a flurry of punches that miss.

Haven of Mist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uusierkki throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki throws a big right hand that misses.
Uusierkki looking to pass the guard.
Uusierkki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uusierkki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uusierkki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uusierkki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uusierkki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haven of Mist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Uusierkki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uusierkki postures up in Haven of Mist's guard and throws a big left but Haven of Mist blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Uusierkki 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.

Haven of Mist stuffs the takedown.
Haven of Mist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uusierkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Haven of Mist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uusierkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haven of Mist misses with a few strikes there.
Haven of Mist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Uusierkki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uusierkki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uusierkki throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.
Uusierkki scoring with some ground and pound.
Uusierkki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uusierkki looking to pass the guard.
Uusierkki wants to control from the top but Haven of Mist keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uusierkki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Haven of Mist gets caught napping as Uusierkki dives in and scores a takedown. Haven of Mist manages to retain guard.
Uusierkki passes Haven of Mist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uusierkki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haven of Mist wants to get back to his feet.
Uusierkki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haven of Mist's head.
Uusierkki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Uusierkki is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki is just content to waste time from the top position. Haven of Mist takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uusierkki throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.
Haven of Mist wants to stand and escape but Uusierkki is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki controlling from the top position.
Haven of Mist is looking to stand up but Uusierkki isn't so interested in that idea.
Uusierkki throwing strikes but missing.

Haven of Mist looking for subs off his back but Uusierkki has passed one foot through into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haven of Mist defending well though.

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

Uusierkki seems to be working for a kimura but Haven of Mist defends the submission attempt.
Haven of Mist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uusierkki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusierkki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Uusierkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Haven of Mist misses with the combination.
Haven of Mist throws a left and a right that both miss

and Uusierkki counters with a single leg into guard. Haven of Mist didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Uusierkki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haven of Mist swinging wildly here.
Kim Haven of Mist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haven of Mist throws a left and a right that both miss

and Uusierkki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haven of Mist won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Uusierkki is trying to get an arm triangle but Haven of Mist is defending well.

Uusierkki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haven of Mist has escaped the position, nice work there.

Uusierkki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haven of Mist, who protects the arm well.

Uusierkki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Uusierkki is working to tighten is grip on Haven of Mist's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Haven of Mist has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Uusierkki is really squeezing tight and eventually Haven of Mist passes out! Uusierkki breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tuomas Uusierkki!

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 Cripple Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cripple Tron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tron
vs
D

185 cm
28
203 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

225 cm
24
213 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cripple Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe D!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

D shoots in and bounces Tron off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Tron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

Tron has his foot on D's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. D works his way back into a safe position though.
Tron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tron is looking to sweep but instead, D has passed into half guard.

Tron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tron is refusing to be controlled, as D sits in half guard.

Tron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but D pulls his head out easily.
D working over Tron with some ground and pound. Tron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
D prevents Tron from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron is not content to let D control the position.
D working over Tron with some ground and pound. Tron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tron is trying to get back to full guard.

D is trying to work for a kimura but Tron is defending well.

D is working for a kimura but Tron is defending it quite comfortably.
D is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tron is looking to improve his position.
Tron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of D's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take D's back!

Tron working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Tron is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but D won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tron off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cripple Tron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Rijn has chosen Francesco Zappalà - No Way Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerra
vs
Van Rijn

193 cm
24
214 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

196 cm
29
221 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.

Guerra gets a clinch.
Van Rijn is pushing Guerra up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Rijn looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Guerra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Conrado Guerra has been cut.
Van Rijn scores with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.

Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van Rijn tries to keep at a distance but Guerra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn misses with a knee to the head.

Guerra works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Guerra stays in close to Van Rijn's body and controls the position.

Guerra gets to his feet. Van Rijn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Rijn's waist but Van Rijn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side.
Guerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerra darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the ropes.
Van Rijn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guerra tries for a takedown but Van Rijn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Van Rijn throws an elbow but misses.
Guerra managing to block the knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rijn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

Guerra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerra shoots in and drives through. Van Rijn sprawls well.

Guerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Guerra goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerra forces Van Rijn back against the ropes and clinches.
Van Rijn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra avoiding damage as Van Rijn throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Van Rijn is looking to control Guerra's arms but Guerra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Rijn has his back to the ropes.
Guerra blocks an elbow strike from Van Rijn.
Guerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Rijn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Rijn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Rijn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Rijn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guerra clinches.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rijn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Rijn stops a takedown attempt from Guerra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra avoiding damage as Van Rijn throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Guerra's takedown attempt.
Van Rijn scores with a knee to the head.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conrado Guerra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Guerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Guerra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Van Rijn tries to keep at a distance but Guerra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerra avoiding damage as Van Rijn throws knees to the body.

Van Rijn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guerra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Van Rijn to the mat. Van Rijn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Guerra has gone for a leg lock! Van Rijn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guerra's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Rijn is one step ahead there.
Van Rijn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Rijn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Van Rijn wasn't active enough on the ground.

Guerra tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerra avoiding damage as Van Rijn throws knees to the body.
Guerra looking for a takedown.
Guerra wants a takedown but no success here.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Rijn walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Guerra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Rijn gets tackled into the ropes by Guerra. Guerra maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with an elbow strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Rijn has Guerra pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Guerra lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Rijn throws an elbow that misses.
Guerra can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Guerra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guerra clinches up against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Van Rijn lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerra won't want to take too many of those.
Van Rijn is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Guerra, against the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra is trying to drag Van Rijn to the mat but Van Rijn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Van Rijn trying to control the position but instead, Guerra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Rijn into the ropes.
Guerra looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Guerra's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerra circles away.

Guerra pushes Van Rijn up against the ropes in a clinch.

Guerra has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guerra pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Van Rijn tumbling to the mat - Guerra dives into Van Rijn's guard.
Van Rijn keeping full guard, as Guerra tries to pass.
Guerra stops Van Rijn from standing up.
Van Rijn has a closed guard, preventing Guerra from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra wants to stand and escape but instead Van Rijn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Van Rijn won't allow Guerra to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Conrado Guerra.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Van Rijn tries to keep at a distance but Guerra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Van Rijn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Van Rijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Guerra is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.
Van Rijn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guerra has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Rijn misses with a knee strike.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Rijn looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Rijn pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Guerra has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Rijn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conrado Guerra!

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hype
A | B

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Guillerdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillerdo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AZ -- The Format. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guillerdo
vs
Quitecontrary

154 cm
23
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

150 cm
28
128 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Guillerdo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mary Quitecontrary!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quitecontrary throws a head kick that misses.
Quitecontrary throws a nice looking combination but Guillerdo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quitecontrary misses with a body kick.
Quitecontrary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillerdo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quitecontrary somewhat.
Quitecontrary jabs at Guillerdo's body.
Guillerdo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quitecontrary misses with a head kick.
Quitecontrary scoring well with a low kick there.
Guillerdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quitecontrary lands an overhand right.
Quitecontrary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guillerdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quitecontrary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillerdo misses with a hook.

Quitecontrary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guillerdo sprawls well initially but Quitecontrary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quitecontrary is pressing down on Guillerdo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guillerdo is holding on for now.
Guillerdo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quitecontrary.
Quitecontrary with the ground and pound but Guillerdo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Quitecontrary postures up.
Quitecontrary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guillerdo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quitecontrary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guillerdo is keeping the position for now.

Quitecontrary drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guillerdo dives on top into guard.

Quitecontrary working for submissions but it's allowed Guillerdo to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillerdo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Quitecontrary actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quitecontrary tries to roll over but Guillerdo keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary is looking to get back to full guard here but Guillerdo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Guillerdo taking a breather here.
Quitecontrary is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillerdo is thwarting Quitecontrary's attempts to control the position.
Quitecontrary wants to improve his position but Guillerdo is controlling well.
Quitecontrary controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quitecontrary is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guillerdo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guillerdo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quitecontrary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quitecontrary misses with a jab to the body
and Guillerdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quitecontrary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guillerdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quitecontrary.
Quitecontrary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quitecontrary looks to score with a jab to the body but Guillerdo is just out of range.
Quitecontrary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mary Quitecontrary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guillerdo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guillerdo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quitecontrary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillerdo moves away.
Quitecontrary misses with a body shot.
Quitecontrary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quitecontrary. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Quitecontrary scores with a leg kick.
Quitecontrary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guillerdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitecontrary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guillerdo catches Quitecontrary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guillerdo lands an overhand right.
Quitecontrary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guillerdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quitecontrary manages to avoid it.
Guillerdo tries to score with a low kick but Quitecontrary moves his leg out of the way.
Guillerdo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guillerdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quitecontrary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Guillerdo catches Quitecontrary right on the button with a cross.
Quitecontrary throws a front kick that sends Guillerdo stumbling back into the ropes.
A big left from Guillerdo misses.
Guillerdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillerdo throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guillerdo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guillerdo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guillerdo throws an off balance right hand
and Quitecontrary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Guillerdo.
Guillerdo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quitecontrary is defended easily by Guillerdo.
Quitecontrary shoots in for a takedown but Guillerdo shows good takedown defense.
Francisco Guillerdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mary Quitecontrary.
Guillerdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quitecontrary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guillerdo is looking to slow Quitecontrary down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillerdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quitecontrary.
Guillerdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quitecontrary, right into the meat.
Guillerdo lands a right hook to the body.
Quitecontrary tries to score with a low kick but Guillerdo moves his leg out of the way.
Guillerdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quitecontrary moves away.
Quitecontrary looks to score with a jab to the body but Guillerdo is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Guillerdo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guillerdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quitecontrary is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guillerdo rather than just go for the knockout.
Quitecontrary fails with the takedown.
Quitecontrary is breathing heavily.
Quitecontrary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quitecontrary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillerdo moves away.
Francisco Guillerdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary connects with an inside leg kick.
Guillerdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guillerdo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guillerdo lands a nice looking body shot.
Guillerdo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guillerdo moves out of range of the body kick.
Guillerdo checks a low kick from Quitecontrary.
Francisco Guillerdo is winning the standup battle so far.
Quitecontrary throws a head kick that Guillerdo semi-blocks.
Guillerdo takes a swing at Quitecontrary's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quitecontrary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guillerdo tries to avoid it but Quitecontrary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guillerdo to the ground. Guillerdo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quitecontrary connects with an inside leg kick.
Guillerdo works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guillerdo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quitecontrary's hands.

Quitecontrary is rocked!
Guillerdo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quitecontrary avoids the body shot from Guillerdo.
Guillerdo scores with a jab to the head.
Quitecontrary is still on wobbly legs! Can Guillerdo finish him?
Guillerdo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quitecontrary right on the button. Quitecontrary goes down! Guillerdo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Guillerdo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Guillerdo!
Francisco Guillerdo is the new bantamweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mapompo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega Weapon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faith No More - Land of Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Mapompo
vs
Omega Weapon

190 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Mapompo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega Weapon tries to clinch up.
Omega Weapon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Omega Weapon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mapompo.
Mapompo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega Weapon ducks under a wild hook from Mapompo.
Mapompo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega Weapon tries to bum rush Mapompo with a series of wild strikes but Mapompo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega Weapon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Omega Weapon clinches with his opponent.
Mapompo is trying to break the clinch but Omega Weapon is controlling him.
Mapompo can't break the clinch.
Omega Weapon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mapompo backwards.
Omega Weapon has a couple of punches blocked by Mapompo.
Mapompo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega Weapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mapompo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like George Mapompo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omega Weapon has Mapompo pressed against the ropes, preventing Mapompo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega Weapon.
Mapompo is trying to break the clinch but Omega Weapon is controlling him.
Mapompo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Omega Weapon lands with a light punch inside.
Omega Weapon lands with a light punch inside.
Mapompo tries to break the clinch but Omega Weapon is controlling the position.
Mapompo is trying to break the clinch but Omega Weapon is controlling him.
Mapompo tries to circle away but Omega Weapon has him pinned against the ropes.
Omega Weapon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mapompo.
Omega Weapon tries to throw a body punch but Mapompo avoids it by throwing Omega Weapon back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mapompo.
Omega Weapon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mapompo's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon trying to control the position but instead, Mapompo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Omega Weapon into the ropes.
Mapompo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omega Weapon scores with a shot to the side of Mapompo's head.
Omega Weapon misses with the head strike.
Mapompo misses with a knee strike.
Mapompo misses with some punches.
A short right from Omega Weapon.
Mapompo working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega Weapon misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon misses with some punches.
Omega Weapon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo pushes off an throws an elbow but Omega Weapon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Omega Weapon has a couple of punches blocked by Mapompo.
Mapompo has had enough of the clinch but Omega Weapon keeps him there for the moment.
Mapompo is trying to break the clinch but Omega Weapon has him pressed against the ropes.
Omega Weapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Mapompo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mapompo throws a good cross that connects.
Mapompo lands with a nice combination. Omega Weapon backs away looking to recover.
Omega Weapon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mapompo sizes up Omega Weapon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Omega Weapon closes the distance and pushes Mapompo back into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Omega Weapon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Omega Weapon has a couple of punches blocked by Mapompo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon lands with a light punch inside.
Omega Weapon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

George Mapompo's cut is getting worse.
Mapompo wants to break free but Omega Weapon has control.
A bit of stalling here from Omega Weapon.
Mapompo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mapompo blocking some punches.
Omega Weapon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega Weapon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mapompo.
Mapompo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mapompo blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega Weapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mapompo is trying to break free.
Omega Weapon is looking to control Mapompo's arms but Mapompo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omega Weapon has his back to the ropes.
Omega Weapon stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hippaul Omega Weapon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Mapompo'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.

Mapompo tests Omega Weapon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mapompo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Mapompo scores with a four punch combination!
Omega Weapon tries to clinch there but Mapompo circles away.
Omega Weapon connects with a body shot.
Omega Weapon moves in looking to clinch but Mapompo pushes him off.
Omega Weapon wants to clinch up but Mapompo keeps it at a distance.
Mapompo keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega Weapon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hippaul Omega Weapon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mapompo misses with a low kick.
Omega Weapon slips under a jab from Mapompo.

Omega Weapon lands a big right hand that sends Mapompo crashing to the mat! Omega Weapon stays standing though and waves Mapompo back to his feet!
Mapompo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mapompo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mapompo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A cross from Mapompo lands.
Mapompo throws an overhand right that lands on Omega Weapon's shoulder, as Omega Weapon tries to avoid the shot.
Mapompo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Mapompo is rocked!

George Mapompo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mapompo does no damage.
Omega Weapon cracks Mapompo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Mapompo falls to his knees and Omega Weapon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hippaul Omega Weapon!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Os Mutantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson's entrance music is Laurent Wolf - No Stress. A fine choice. Mutantes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: El Justiciero. This should be fireworks!

Emerson
vs
Mutantes

185 cm
29
180 lbs
13 - 8 - 2

181 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Os Mutantes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutantes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mutantes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mutantes tries for a takedown but Emerson circles away easily
and Emerson counters with a series of strikes. Mutantes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emerson lands a lovely overhand right.
Emerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutantes dodges the punch combination from Emerson.
Emerson throws a right hand that Mutantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutantes also avoids with ease.
Emerson thuds his right hand into Mutantes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mutantes misses with a low kick as Emerson jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutantes swings for the body but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson lands with a nice combination. Mutantes backs away looking to recover.
Emerson jabs at Mutantes's body.
Emerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emerson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mutantes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Emerson counter with a right hand.

Mutantes is rocked!
Emerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutantes tries to move into range but Emerson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mutantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Emerson finish him?
Mutantes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutantes seems to have recovered his senses.
Emerson throws a jab when Mutantes was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutantes tries for a takedown but Emerson circles away easily
and Emerson counters with a left and a right that stings Mutantes.
Gabriel Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Os Mutantes.
Mutantes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emerson's waist but Emerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutantes off to one side.
Emerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutantes. Mutantes gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Emerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mutantes fails with the takedown
and Emerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson throws a series of punches but Mutantes moves out of range.
Mutantes slips a jab and a cross from Emerson.
Mutantes swings for the body but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Emerson.
Emerson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emerson stalks Mutantes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mutantes's face. Mutantes staggers backwards, shaken.
Mutantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Emerson counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emerson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emerson counters with a straight that turns Mutantes's legs to rubber! Emerson pushes forward with more strikes and Mutantes goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Emerson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beyond Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haku Men (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evil comes to the ring accompanied by Rising Force. Haku Men has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Evil
vs
Men

195 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beyond Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Men takes the fight into the clinch.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Men creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evil managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Evil managing to block the knees to the body from Men.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil just leaning against Men, taking a breather.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Evil avoids the damage to the body.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evil blocks it with crossed arms.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Evil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Men or not.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Men tries a knee to the head but Evil blocks it.
Evil scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Haku Men has been cut.
Evil managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Men tries a knee to the head but Evil blocks it.
Evil with a knee to the head.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Evil dodges an elbow strike from Men.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Evil is blocking nicely.
Evil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Men backwards.
Men misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Men looks gassed!
Evil stalling.
Evil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evil struggles to land a body shot inside as Men controls his hands.
Evil has Men pressed against the ropes.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Men tries a knee to the head but Evil blocks it.
Evil has Men pushed against the ropes.
Evil misses with a punch to the body.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Evil is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Evil.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Men misses with a knee strike.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Men takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil misses with a body punch.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Evil is blocking nicely.
Evil blocks the elbow strike.
Evil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evil is stalling here.
Evil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Men pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Evil.

That has opened up Haku Men's cut even more.
Evil lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Men misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Evil.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Men throws an elbow but misses.
Men misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haku Men will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haku Men's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Men wants to clinch
and Evil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Men thinking.
Evil misses the shot to the body.
Men tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Men tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evil counters with a stiff right hand.
Men closes the distance but Evil moves to the side

and Evil counters with a crisp right hand that drops Men! Evil lets Men back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Men is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Men moves to clinch but Evil breaks away
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Evil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Men is breathing heavily.
Evil looks to score with a jab to the body but Men is just out of range.
Evil blocks a head kick by Men.
Evil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Evil.

Evil sends Men crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Evil is motioning to the referee to let Men up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Men is still on wobbly legs! Can Evil finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Evil engages and cracks Men with a massive lead left hook - Men tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Evil is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beyond Evil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat has chosen His own theme music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Victor Sagat is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Spider
vs
Sagat

195 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

194 cm
30
193 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Spider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sagat looks to score with a jab to the body but Spider is just out of range.
Spider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagat at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spider is looking to clinch.
Spider blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Spider tries a head kick but it misses.
Spider tries to clinch up.
Spider tries to clinch but Sagat moves out of range.
Spider tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Sagat looks to score with a jab to the body but Spider is just out of range.
Spider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagat.
Spider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spider blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spider moves into the clinch.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spider.
Sagat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Spider is blocking nicely.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Spider is blocking nicely.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Spider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spider misses with a body punch.
Spider misses with a knee strike.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Stalling in the clinch from Spider.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat wants to stall.
Spider tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Come on Spider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sagat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Spider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Spider is blocking nicely.
Spider throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spider is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spider.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Spider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Spider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sagat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spider crunches a lovely knee into Sagat's ribcage.
Sagat looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Spider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spider avoids it.
Spider takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spider tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Sagat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Spider.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Spider.
Sagat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat letting Spider take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spider misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spider blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Sagat.
Sagat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spider tries to clinch up but Sagat circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spider thows a body kick. Sagat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagat.
Spider is looking to clinch.
Spider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagat.
Spider tries to clinch up but Sagat circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sagat misses with a leg kick
and Spider counters with a nice body shot.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Spider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spider tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog Spider is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagat throws a body kick the misses
and Spider counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spider has managed to clinch.
Spider wants to stall.
Spider avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spider as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Spider is trying to stall.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Spider looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Spider connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Spider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
Spider lands a hook that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Spider trying to stall but Sagat improves his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sagat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sagat takes a shot to the head.
Spider scores with a hook to the body.
Spider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short left from Spider.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Spider blocks it.
Sagat tries to stall but Spider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spider scores with a knee to the head.
Spider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Spider scores a nice knee to the body.
Spider with a knee to the head.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spider has Sagat pushed against the ropes.
Spider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sagat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spider with a knee to the head.
Spider misses with a knee strike.
Spider is trying to stall.
Spider avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Spider.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spider.
Spider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dog Spider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Spider avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat avoiding damage as Spider throws knees to the body.
Sagat taking a breather.
Spider tries to land knees in the clinch but Sagat avoids the damage to the body.
Spider lands a nice shot to the body.
Spider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Spider landing knees to the head.

It looks like Victor Sagat has been cut.
Spider scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Spider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Sagat's cut.
That's time! Spider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spider instigates a clinch.
Spider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Spider.
Spider landing knees to the body.
Sagat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spider avoids it.
Sagat looking to stall.
Spider lands a knee to the head.
Spider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Spider.
Spider digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Sagat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Spider.
A short right from Spider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Spider.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sagat misses with an elbow strike.
Spider misses with a knee strike.
Spider connects with a knee to the head.

Sagat is rocked!
Spider lands a knee to the body.
Spider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sagat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spider can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Spider is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sagat is still on wobbly legs! Can Spider finish him?
Spider stalling.
Sagat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat seems to have recovered his senses.
Spider pushes Sagat back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spider has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Sagat - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Spider, and another! Sagat is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dog Spider!
Dog Spider is the new middleweight champion!