No Exit FC 56: Act of War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McCallum
vs
Alves

185 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
McCallum lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut.
A nice combination there by Alves.

It looks like Conor McCallum has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
McCallum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves staying out of range there.
McCallum slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCallum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCallum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCallum.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves moves forwards but McCallum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves scores with a spinning back kick!
McCallum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Alves.
McCallum tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.

Nice combo by Alves! Oh, that's hurt him - McCallum falls to the canvas and Alves follows him into side control.

McCallum is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alves lands a strong strike to the head of McCallum. That's dazed him! Alves looking to finish here. McCallum is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alves lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Alves!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jameer Noones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: How Much Is The Fish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Noones
vs
Krause

175 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jameer Noones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Krause!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Noones moved out of range.
Klaus Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Krause. Beautiful body shot.
Krause lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noones. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause tried to score with a low kick but Noones checks it.
Noones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krause.
Noones throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause misses with a straight right.
Krause stuffs the takedown.
Krause cracks a nice hook into Noones's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krause pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noones is out of range and Krause settles back down.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause works Noones's body with a nice hook.
Noones moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noones misses the body punch
and Krause connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noones's head backwards.
Krause takes a swing at Noones's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noones gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noones misses with a series of wild punches.
Klaus Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krause shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noones misses with a hook. Krause ducked under it nicely.
Krause fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Krause does no damage.
Noones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause misses with a low kick as Noones jumps back.
Noones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Noones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krause.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noones rather than just go for the knockout.
Noones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krause is fending him off so far but Noones persists. Nope, Krause circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameer Noones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Noones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krause napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noones working away.
Krause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Noones wants to take a breather but Krause is having none of it.
Noones stops Krause from getting back to his feet.
Krause tries to roll over but Noones keeps him under control.
Noones controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noones avoids the body shot from Krause.
Krause throws out a loose jab but Noones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jameer Noones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noones moves out of range as Krause throws a body kick.
Noones misses with an uppercut.
Krause scores with a sloppy right hand. Noones should have avoided that one.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noones.
Krause thuds his right hand into Noones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Noones.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noones.
Noones works the jab nicely.
Krause throws a combination. Noones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jameer Noones has been cut.
Krause lands with a cross.
Krause scores with a sloppy right hand. Noones should have avoided that one.
Noones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noones checks it well.
Krause digs a good body shot into Noones's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with the combination.
Krause scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krause lands with an uppercut that bounces Noones off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krause counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krause lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noones circles away quickly and effectively.
Noones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noones gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause throws a jab when Noones was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Krause makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krause.
Krause looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krause looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noones preventing the sweep.
Noones being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Klaus Krause.
Noones shoots in and drives through. Krause sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameer Noones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Klaus Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jameer Noones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Krause connects with a crisp jab.

Noones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krause controlling the position well.
Krause trying to control but Noones postures up.
Noones throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Noones stops Krause from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause wants to get back to his feet.
Noones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krause regains full guard. Nicely done.

Krause has his feet on Noones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noones looks to score with a jab to the body but Krause is just out of range.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noones.
Noones moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noones misses with a left hand
and Krause counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krause.
Noones looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Noones throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range.
Noones misses with a takedown attempt - Krause sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noones checks a leg kick.

Noones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krause manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krause trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Klaus Krause was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Noones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krause is fending him off so far but Noones persists. Nope, Krause circles away and we're back to standing.
Noones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krause tries to land a leg kick but Noones saw it coming and moves away.
Noones takes one to the chin there.
Krause throws a one two combo.
Krause misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause throws a one two combo.
Jameer Noones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noones throws a nice looking combination but Krause bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krause 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Klaus Krause!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Klaus Krause!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Klaus Krause!

Klaus Krause wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Klaus Krause thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conde has chosen Tic Tic Tac as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hugo
vs
Conde

190 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 7 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Conde!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hugo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conde is fending him off so far but Hugo persists. Nope, Conde circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conde scores with a nice strike.
Conde cracks Hugo with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Conde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conde.

Hugo is rocked!
Hugo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Hugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conde leaves Hugo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hugo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hugo is able to avoid easily.
Hugo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hugo somewhat.
Conde lands a head shot.
Conde lunges at Hugo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hugo's hand.
Conde lands a glancing blow to the side of Hugo's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo fails with the takedown
and Conde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conde thuds his right hand into Hugo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conde swings widly with a right hand

and Hugo counters by clinching up.
Hugo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hugo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conde wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conde.
Conde is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugo has double underhooks.
Conde wants to break free but Hugo has control.

Hugo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hugo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hugo is trying to keep Conde in close.

Hugo is looking for a triangle but Conde pushes his legs off easily.
Hugo is trying to control the position but Conde postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugo has control of Conde's left arm, preventing Conde from doing any damage.
Hugo keeping moving, preventing Conde from controlling successfully.
Hugo wants to sweep but no luck.

Hugo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conde defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Conde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Conde lands a jab to the head.
Hugo shoots in looking for a takedown but Conde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hugo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hugo slips under a jab from Conde.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conde but Conde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conde lands with a cross.
Hugo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conde is fending him off so far but Hugo persists. Nope, Conde circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conde counters with a nice uppercut.
Hugo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conde.
Hugo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hugo shoots for a double leg takedown but Conde sprawls well. He's pushed Hugo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conde thuds his right hand into Hugo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo shoots for a double leg takedown but Conde sprawls well. He's pushed Hugo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hugo takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Conde misses.
Hugo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hugo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conde counters with a nice uppercut.
Conde lands with an overhand left.
Victor Hugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hugo momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conde connects with a single shot there.
Conde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conde connects with the punch.
Hugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conde pinned against the cage. Conde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hugo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conde avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conde with a nice cross.
Conde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hugo momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hugo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conde scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Conde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conde connects with a single shot there.
Hugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugo under the eye.
Hugo with a poor takedown
and Conde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conde lands a nice hook to Hugo's body. Hugo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conde lands a jab to Hugo's midsection.
Hugo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hugo in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conde connects with the punch.
Conde cracks Hugo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hugo falls to his knees and Conde 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 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Conde!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa has chosen Ratamahatta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Charles Skarbowsky
vs
Sousa

174 cm
28
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

172 cm
28
167 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarbowsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Sousa's head.
Sousa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarbowsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Skarbowsky lands a nice shot that snaps Sousa's head back.
Skarbowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skarbowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sousa lands a jab-cross combination.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Skarbowsky circles away.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarbowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Sousa's shoulder, as Sousa tries to avoid the shot.
Sousa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sousa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sousa is looking to clinch but Skarbowsky is avoiding it.
Skarbowsky misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sousa shoots for a double leg takedown but Skarbowsky sprawls well. He's pushed Sousa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skarbowsky looks to land a right hand but Sousa moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa connects with a body shot.
Skarbowsky lands with a cross.
Sousa digs a good body shot into Skarbowsky's ribs.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sousa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skarbowsky with a hook.
Skarbowsky throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up.

Sousa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skarbowsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Sousa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sousa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Sousa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sousa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Sousa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skarbowsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Sousa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sousa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skarbowsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sousa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sousa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skarbowsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skarbowsky, who protects the arm well.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet.
Sousa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet but Sousa drags him back down.
An elbow from Sousa crashes against the mat.
Sousa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sousa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sousa.
Skarbowsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sousa working the ground and pound but Skarbowsky is defending the strikes.
Skarbowsky dodges the ground and pound from Sousa.
Sousa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet.
Sousa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skarbowsky is avoiding damage well.
Skarbowsky pushes Sousa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sousa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Skarbowsky parries the strikes from Sousa easily there. Sousa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skarbowsky to escape.
Sousa prevents Skarbowsky from escaping the position.
Sousa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skarbowsky is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Sousa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Skarbowsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skarbowsky tries to get out of the position.
Skarbowsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sousa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Sousa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sousa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skarbowsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skarbowsky is pushing Sousa's head away, looking to escape. Sousa manages to hold on to the position though.
Skarbowsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sousa.
Sloppy strikes there by Sousa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skarbowsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sousa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skarbowsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sousa on the ground.
Skarbowsky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sousa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sousa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sousa with a couple of short strikes.
Skarbowsky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Skarbowsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sousa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sousa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skarbowsky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Skarbowsky is breathing heavily.
Skarbowsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skarbowsky tries to buck Sousa off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Sousa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A head kick misses from Skarbowsky.
Sousa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sousa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skarbowsky takes one on the button.
Skarbowsky throws a low kick but Sousa avoids it.
Skarbowsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Sousa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skarbowsky tries to land a leg kick but Sousa saw it coming and moves away.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa wants to clinch up but Skarbowsky keeps it at a distance.

Sousa gets a double leg takedown into Skarbowsky's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sousa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Skarbowsky is retaining full guard.
Skarbowsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sousa.
Skarbowsky wants to stand and escape but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sousa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thiago Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sousa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skarbowsky is keeping the position for now.
Skarbowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
Sousa throws a big right hand that misses.
Sousa stops Skarbowsky from standing up.
Skarbowsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sousa.
Sousa postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sousa postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.
Sousa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sousa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skarbowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sousa is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarbowsky has wrist control.
Skarbowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky is looking to stand up but Sousa isn't so interested in that idea.
Sousa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet but Sousa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sousa postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet but Sousa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
Sousa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skarbowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
Sousa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sousa throwing strikes from guard but Skarbowsky blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sousa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sousa stops Skarbowsky from standing up.
Sousa is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarbowsky has wrist control.
Sousa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sousa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sousa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skarbowsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sousa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sousa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sousa throws a big right hand that misses.

Sousa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sousa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarbowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sousa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Skarbowsky keeps moving.
Sousa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Skarbowsky rushes Sousa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sousa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sousa wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skarbowsky.
Sousa is working for takedown but Skarbowsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarbowsky as Sousa tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Sousa.
Skarbowsky scores with a knee to the head.
Skarbowsky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sousa has Skarbowsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skarbowsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skarbowsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sousa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky has Sousa pressed against the cage.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sousa is trying to force a seperation but Skarbowsky has the dominant position.

Skarbowsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skarbowsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Sousa's head.
Skarbowsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Sousa should have avoided that one.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch there but Sousa circles away.
Sousa tries to clinch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Thiago Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Skarbowsky.
Sousa swats away the attempt to clinch by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sousa wants to clinch
and Sousa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skarbowsky. That's going to slow Sousa down.
Sousa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skarbowsky loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
Skarbowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarbowsky misses with a wild combination.

Skarbowsky closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sousa looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Skarbowsky is controlling him.
Sousa wants a takedown but no success here.

Sousa manages to break the clinch.
Skarbowsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Sousa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skarbowsky wants to clinch up but Sousa keeps it at a distance.
Skarbowsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sousas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skarbowsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Skarbowsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Skarbowsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Sousa.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sousa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skarbowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa tries to break the clinch but Skarbowsky is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Skarbowsky manages to break the clinch.
Skarbowsky misses with a wild body shot.

Skarbowsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sousa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sousa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skarbowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sousa.
Skarbowsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sousa blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Charles Skarbowsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sousa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Thiago Sousa!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Thiago Sousa!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Thiago Sousa!

Thiago Sousa wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

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

Son
vs
Milat

181 cm
22
187 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Narcissus Unlimited Everything $4.00 (Re-Stocked))

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gray Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow Son down.

Milat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Son is trying to force a seperation but Milat has the dominant position.
Son lands with a light punch inside.
Milat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milat lands a left hand.
Milat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A short left from Milat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat lands a nice shot to the body.
Milat lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Milat.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.
Milat digs a right hand underneath Son's ribcage. Son let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Milat to work.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Milat lands an uppercut.
Milat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Son tries to break free but Milat pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Son up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Milat.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son wants to break free but Milat has control.
Milat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Son has had enough of the clinch but Milat keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Milat.
Milat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sons head.
Milat pushes off an throws an elbow but Son leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milat lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Milat on the inside.
Milat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Son breaks the clinch.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milat moves away.
Son throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milat throws a leg kick which misses Son's front leg but catches the back leg as Son tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Son's calf.
Son is breathing heavily.
A jab from Son finds it's way through Milat's defenses.
Milat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Son misses with a double jab.
Milat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Gray Son has been cut.
Milat connects with a high kick.
Milat looks to land a combination. Son sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Milat cracks the inside of Son's front leg.
Milat connects with a body shot that sends Son's belly button to the back.
Milat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Milat.
Milat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Son scores with a hook to the body.
Milat is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Milat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milat digs a right hand into Son's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Son's gas tank.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A right hand to the body from Milat.
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!
Milat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milat lands with a short shot to the head.

Son is rocked!
A hook to the body from Milat.
Oh Son is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milat cracks Son with a nice body shot.
Son seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Milat - that landed with a thud.
Milat crunches a lovely knee into Son's ribcage.
Milat presses Son against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat works on Son's body with a couple of short punches.
Milat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Milat.
A short left from Milat.
A nice left hand lands by Milat.
Milat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Milat lands a left hand.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.

Son breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milat 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.
Crunch! Milat slams his shin into Son's torso.
Milat throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milat scores with a jab to the body.
Milat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Milat thumps Son with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Milat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Son's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Milat stuns Son with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milat connects with a body shot that sends Son's belly button to the back.
Milat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Son rather than just go for the knockout.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Son takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milat scores with a nice body kick.
Milat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Milat forces Son back against the cage and clinches.

Milat manages to break the clinch.
Son misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat lands with a good body shot.
Son is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Son gets tackled into the cage by Milat. Milat maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milat lands a shoulder strike.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat cracks Son with a nice body shot.
Milat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Son's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivan Milat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Milat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Milat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Son up against the cage.
Milat prevents Son from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Milat.
Still in the clinch, Milat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Son letting Milat take a breather here.
Milat lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Milat is working Son over against the cage.

Milat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Gray Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Milat clinches with his opponent.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Milat drops Son onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Son is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Son's defenses.
Son being controlled against the cage.
Milat throws a big uppercut that drops Son! More strikes from Milat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Son lies dazed against the cage as Milat celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Milat!
Our winner, Ivan Milat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Venris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arcot Ramathorn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Venris
vs
Ramathorn

165 cm
21
157 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Venris!
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, Arcot Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramathorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramathorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Venris slips a straight right by Ramathorn.
Venris throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily.
Venris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramathorn as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Venris.
Venris shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Venris is just out of range.
Ramathorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Venris is just out of range.
Ramathorn blocks the body kick.
Venris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramathorn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venris tried to score with a low kick but Ramathorn checks it.
Venris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Venris slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venris was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Venris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramathorn moves out of range as Venris throws a body kick.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Venris's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Venris.
Ramathorn misses with a wild body shot.
Venris slips under a jab.
Ramathorn digs a good hook to Venris's body.
Solomon Venris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramathorn throws a lazy right hand but Venris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venris avoids the body shot from Ramathorn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramathorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramathorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramathorn is out of range.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venris.
Ramathorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramathorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramathorn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venris rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn digs a good body shot into Venris's ribs.
Venris is breathing heavily.
Venris throws a body kick that misses.
Venris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Venris avoids the body shot from Ramathorn.
Venris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Venris.
Venris walks into a stiff left hand from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Venris's ribcage but misses.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Venris throws a push kick but Ramathorn slaps the foot to one side.
Ramathorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramathorn avoids the head kick by Venris.
Ramathorn tests Venris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramathorn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn digs a good body shot into Venris's ribs.
Venris scores with a kick to the body.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramathorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Venris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramathorn scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Venris is rocked!
Venris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Venris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramathorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramathorn throws a big shot that misses.
Ramathorn misses with a straight left.
Ramathorn throws a looping overhand right but Venris ducks down to avoid it.
Venris slips under a jab.
Venris moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramathorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venris moves out of range as Ramathorn strikes.
Ramathorn throws a hook but Venris blocks it.
A head kick misses from Venris.
A jab from Ramathorn misses.
Ramathorn throws a big shot that misses.
Venris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramathorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramathorn misses with a hook. Venris ducked under it nicely.
Venris is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ramathorn just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Venris has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arcot Ramathorn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ewan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Silva
vs
Darnielle

175 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

197 cm
25
192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnielle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva avoids the body shot from Darnielle.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Darnielle.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darnielle's elbow.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva pushes Darnielle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darnielle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Darnielle has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darnielle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Darnielle dives into Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Darnielle tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Darnielle!
Darnielle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Silva controlling well, preventing Darnielle from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Darnielle tries to break free.
Darnielle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Darnielle is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darnielle turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.

Ewan Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva tries to clinch there but Darnielle circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darnielle manages to avoid it.
Darnielle moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darnielle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darnielle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Darnielle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darnielle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
The fighters circling - Darnielle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva avoids the body shot from Darnielle.
Darnielle throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darnielle.
Silva tries to clinch there but Darnielle circles away.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Darnielle is just out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Darnielle counters with a head kick.

It looks like Ewan Silva has been cut.
Darnielle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darnielle was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva stuns Darnielle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darnielle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva tests Darnielle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva is looking to wear down Darnielle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darnielle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Darnielle is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Darnielle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darnielle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Darnielle.
Ewan Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darnielle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva is looking to clinch but Darnielle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Darnielle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darnielle throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Darnielle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darnielle takes one on the button.
Darnielle connects with a high kick.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses.
Darnielle lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Darnielle's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a right hand that Darnielle ducks under and follows up with a left that Darnielle also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darnielle wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Darnielle controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.

It looks like John Darnielle has been cut.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Darnielle.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva prevents Darnielle from breaking the clinch.
Darnielle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Darnielle controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewan Silva dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva avoids the head kick by Darnielle.
Darnielle connects with the punch.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Darnielle is just out of range.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darnielle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Darnielle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewan Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darnielles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Silva rushes Darnielle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a left hand.
Darnielle tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is leaning against Darnielle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Darnielle is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Darnielle from breaking the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darnielle working hard to break the clinch.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Darnielle.
Silva cracks Darnielle with a nice body shot.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darnielle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darnielle blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Darnielle.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Darnielle prevents a body shot from Silva.
Darnielle prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darnielle's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darnielle blocks a body shot from Silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darnielle throws an elbow but misses.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Darnielle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darnielle throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darnielle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Darnielle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Darnielle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewan Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Ewan Silva!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ewan Silva!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ewan Silva!

Ewan Silva wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ewan Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Totsky (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!

Morrow
vs
Totsky

170 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

171 cm
25
168 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Totsky!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totsky misses with a wild combination.
Morrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morrow looks to throw a body kick
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Totsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Totsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Totsky scores with a jab. Morrow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrow motions for Totsky to come forward. Morrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow throws a low kick but Totsky moves out of range easily.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Totsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Totsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrow.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Totsky sees coming a mile off.
Morrow lands with a nice body kick.
Totsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Totsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Morrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Totsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Morrow is working for a kimura but Totsky is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Morrow seems to be working for a kimura but Totsky defends the submission attempt.

Morrow is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totsky tries to kick Morrow off but Morrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Totsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Totsky swings for the body but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow throws a body punch but Totsky moves out of range.
Morrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Totsky.
A punch lands to the side of Totsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morrow thumps Totsky with a low kick.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Morrow misses with a leg kick.
Morrow misses with an uppercut.
Totsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrow delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws a low kick but Totsky avoids it.
Morrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Totsky avoids it.
Leo Totsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Totsky leaves Morrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Totsky misses.
Morrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Totsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Totsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Totsky takes a swing at Morrow's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrow.
Morrow throws a leg kick but Totsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Totsky takes one on the button.
Morrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Totsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Totsky avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Totsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Totsky will feel that in the morning.
Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Totsky has time to react.
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a jab to the body
and Totsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Totsky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morrow.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Leo Totsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrow.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Totsky throws out the jab.
Morrow tries to land a front kick but Totsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Morrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Totsky throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Totsky sees coming a mile off.
Morrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrow shoots for a takedown but Totsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow misses with a leg kick
and Totsky counters with a left and a right that stings Morrow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Totsky throws a looping overhand right but Morrow ducks down to avoid it.
Totsky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morrow eats them both and turns towards Totsky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Totsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrow.
Morrow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Totsky's waist but Totsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrow off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Morrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Morrow cracks Totsky with a good jab.
Morrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Totsky.
Trent Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrow sizes up Totsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Totsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow throws a looping overhand right but Totsky ducks down to avoid it.
Morrow throws a head kick that half lands.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrow misses the jab.
Totsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morrow connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Totsky's head.
Totsky moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Totsky moves out of range of the body kick from Morrow.
Totsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Totsky.
Morrow misses with a head kick.
Morrow misses with an uppercut. Totsky saw that one coming.
Morrow defending well as Totsky loads up on a big left hand.
Morrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totsky cracks Morrow with an open hand slap.
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Totsky scores with a hook to the body. Morrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Totsky blocks a leg kick.
Morrow throws a looping overhand right but Totsky ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow cracks a nice hook into Totsky's ribs.
Totsky throws a jab when Morrow was well out of range.
Totsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Totsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow slips a jab from Totsky.
Morrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrow fails to land the takedown.
Morrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Totsky avoids it.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrow takes a swing at Totsky's ribcage but misses.
Totsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Totsky misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totsky blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Totsky.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Totsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrow.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Totsky throws a lazy right hand but Morrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Totsky as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrow scores with a shot to the body.
Leo Totsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Trent Morrow!

Trent Morrow wins by unanimous decision!
Trent Morrow was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boothe comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler The Creator - Yonkers. Kossu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holy Diver - Dio. Litran Kossu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Boothe
vs
Kossu

190 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

190 cm
31
212 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Boothe moves away and avoids it.
Kossu blocks the body kick.
Boothe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Boothe looks to throw a body kick
and Kossu counters with a left to the body.
Boothe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boothe.
An inside leg kick from Boothe misses.
Kossu wants to slow Boothe down by chopping away at his legs.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boothe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Kossu throws a shot to the body.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu thows a body shot but no joy.
Boothe loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
A lazy left from Boothe finds it's target.
Kossu is looking to land body kicks.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Boothe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kossu.
Boothe scores with a hook to the body. Kossu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kossu looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boothe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kossu's calf.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu checks a low kick from Boothe.

Kossu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boothe's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kossu won't allow Boothe to sweep him here.
Boothe keeping full guard, as Kossu tries to pass.

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

Kossu has his foot on Boothe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boothe works his way back into a safe position though.
Boothe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kossu trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kossu is keeping the position for now.
Boothe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kossu has wrist control.
Boothe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kossu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kossu wants to sweep here but Boothe controlling him for the moment.
Kossu keeping full guard, as Boothe tries to pass.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Boothe.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boothe can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Boothe. That snapped Kossu's head back.
Boothe lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boothe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.
Kossu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Boothe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe cracks Kossu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boothe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kossu's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boothe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boothe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Boothe's head but Boothe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Boothe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kossu is defended easily by Boothe.
Boothe throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boothe. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Boothe.
Boothe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas Boothe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boothe cracks Kossu with an open hand slap.
Boothe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu throws the kick towards the body but Boothe avoids it.
Boothe slips under a jab.
Boothe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Litran Kossu has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boothe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boothe tries a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Boothe tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas Boothe is winning the standup battle so far.
Boothe throws a leg kick which misses Kossu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kossu tries to avoid it.
Kossu misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boothe misses with a looping left.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Boothe.
Boothe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boothe blocks a jab.
Boothe misses with a straight right.
Boothe throws a leg kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Boothe.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu fails with the takedown.
Boothe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kossu on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas Boothe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Boothe misses with a body kick.
Boothe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boothe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Boothe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boothe is just out of range.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Boothe.
A leg kick checked by Boothe.
Boothe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boothe swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Boothe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
Boothe throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boothe, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boothe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Boothe misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Kossu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kossu.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Boothe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boothe cracks the inside of Kossu's front leg.
Boothe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boothe.
Boothe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kossu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kossu misses with the combination.
Boothe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boothe throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu slips under a jab from Boothe.
Boothe lands a jab.
Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu shoots in looking for a takedown but Boothe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kossu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kossu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boothe lands a head shot.
Kossu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a hook. Boothe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boothe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kossu misses the jab.
Boothe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kossu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boothe. Boothe obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Boothe.
Kossu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boothe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Boothe has Kossu up against the cage in a clinch.
Boothe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boothe has Kossu pressed against the cage, preventing Kossu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boothe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boothe stalling in the clinch.
Boothe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Boothe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kossu's efforts to push away.

Kossu breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kossu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boothe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boothe.
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boothe is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.
Boothe throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Boothe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Boothe moves into range and clinches up with Kossu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kossu as Boothe tries to tie him up.

Kossu manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boothe. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boothe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boothe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Boothe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kossu will feel that in the morning.
Boothe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kossu's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boothe can pounce on him.
Boothe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Boothe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boothe scores with the left hand. Kossu knows he should have avoided that one.
Boothe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kossu momentarily.
Boothe misses with a body shot.
Boothe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boothe is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Kossu shoots in and drives through. Boothe sprawls well.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boothe.
Boothe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Boothe.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boothe can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu avoids the head kick by Boothe.
Kossu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boothe throws a sloppy head kick and Kossu moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Boothe. That snapped Kossu's head back.
Boothe lands a jab to the head.
Boothe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kossu throws a lazy uppercut
and Boothe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boothe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Boothe.
Boothe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kossu can do to turn this around?
Kossu looks to land a body kick but Boothe moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boothe misses with a body shot.

Kossu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boothe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kossu is in Boothe's 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!
Boothe 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.
Boothe is pulling down on Kossu's head to control his posture.
Boothe wants to sweep but no luck.
Boothe looking to control.
Kossu is looking to work some ground and pound but Boothe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boothe holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas Boothe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kossu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boothe connects with a nice looking jab.
Boothe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
Kossu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Boothe connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kossu blocks the leg kick.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
Kossu scores with a jab.
Boothe lands a jab to the nose.
Boothe staying out of range there.
Boothe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boothe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boothe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Boothe had his way with Litran Kossu in that round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
That's time! Boothe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice defenses there by Boothe.
Boothe misses with a looping right.
Boothe wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick from Boothe.
Kossu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boothe walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Boothe's body. Boothe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Boothe both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boothe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boothe misses with a hook
and Kossu counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boothe.
Boothe blocks a jab.
Boothe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Boothe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boothe under the eye.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boothe slips under a jab.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Boothe's head back.
Boothe scores with a head kick. Kossu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A punch combination from Boothe misses.
Boothe misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boothe, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe cracks Kossu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kossu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boothe is fending him off so far but Kossu persists. Nope, Boothe circles away and we're back to standing.
Litran Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kossu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boothe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boothe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boothe feints and then cracks Kossu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kossu down.
Boothe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boothe misses with a wild body shot.
Boothe throws a shot to the body.
Kossu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boothe - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Boothe throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boothe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kossu.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boothe misses the jab.
Boothe takes one on the button.
Thomas Boothe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Boothe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Boothe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boothe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Thomas Boothe!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Thomas Boothe!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Thomas Boothe!

Thomas Boothe wins by unanimous decision!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!

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