REF 95- Blimm vs Dog PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mano Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa. Fabio Mafra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soares
vs
Mafra

163 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
134 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Mafra!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares blocks a head kick by Mafra.
Soares swings for the body but Mafra moves out of range.
Mano Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but Mafra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mafra's waist but Mafra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soares off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Soares.

Soares throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mafra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soares is in Mafra's guard.
Mafra looks gassed!

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

Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mafra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Mafra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Mafra is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares passes Mafra's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Soares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Soares is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soares seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Soares is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mafra is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mano Soares!
In his post fight interview, Mano Soares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Dillaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Cinderella Man By Eminem as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dillaway
vs
Ryan

160 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Dillaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillaway misses with a double jab.
Dillaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillaway lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Dillaway feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Dillaway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillaway swivels and escapes.
Dillaway leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillaway throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Dillaway with a hook.
Donk. Dillaway catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Dillaway throws a series of strikes that have Ryan backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillaway throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
A left lands for Dillaway.
Dillaway scores with a one two! Ryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan dives in and grabs Dillaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillaway pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Jefferson Dillaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Dillaway looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Dillaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dillaway enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dillaway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillaway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillaway tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dillaway trying to control the position.

Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillaway wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Dillaway trying to control the position.

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

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

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!
Dillaway is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.

Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillaway trying to control the position.

Ryan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ryan seems to have locked his on tight now - Dillaway screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ryan, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Ryan!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skjelbred's choice of entrance music: Bad To The Bone. John Skjelbred will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Black
vs
Skjelbred

150 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

175 cm
32
124 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred misses with a double jab.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skjelbred counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Skjelbred to acknowledge the strikes.

Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Skjelbred is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.

Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Skjelbred is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black prevents Skjelbred from improving his position.

Skjelbred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black prevents Skjelbred from improving his position.

Skjelbred actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black is trying to work for a kimura but Skjelbred is defending well.

Skjelbred is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Skjelbred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.

Skjelbred looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skjelbred trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skjelbred slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skjelbred lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skjelbred wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Skjelbred in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Skjelbred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skjelbred goes for an armbar but Black turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Black.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skjelbred wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Skjelbred is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Black postures up.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skjelbred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Skjelbred hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skjelbred can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Black finds it's way through Skjelbred's defenses.

It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skjelbred throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Skjelbred cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Skjelbred throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Black avoids the head kick by Skjelbred.
Black dives in and grabs Skjelbred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skjelbred pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Skjelbred lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred lets loose with a powerful body kick. Black will feel that in the morning.
Black misses with a straight right.
Skjelbred avoids a punch combination nicely.

Skjelbred closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Skjelbred dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skjelbred lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skjelbred wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.

Skjelbred gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard.
Skjelbred wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Skjelbred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skjelbred is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skjelbred throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skjelbred missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black won't allow Skjelbred to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
Skjelbred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skjelbred. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Skjelbred is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Skjelbred missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skjelbred wants to stand up but Black is controlling the position.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black tries to roll over but Skjelbred keeps him under control.

Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skjelbred is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skjelbred seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skjelbred is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skjelbred is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Skjelbred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skjelbred is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skjelbred sneaks back into half guard.

Black seems to be working for a kimura but Skjelbred defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skjelbred is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skjelbred regains full guard. Nicely done.
John Skjelbred has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Skjelbred wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Skjelbred is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Skjelbred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Skjelbred shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.
Skjelbred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skjelbred makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skjelbred.
Skjelbred looking to control.
Black passes Skjelbred's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black trying to control the pace.
Skjelbred tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black seems to be working for a kimura but Skjelbred defends the submission attempt.
Skjelbred is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.

Black 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.

Skjelbred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Black prevents Skjelbred from improving his position.

Black is looking for a kimura here.
Black is keen to just control but Skjelbred is a slippery customer.
Frank Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Skjelbred tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.

Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Skjelbred is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skjelbred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Skjelbred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skjelbred slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skjelbred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black preventing the sweep.
John Skjelbred is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred looking to control.
Skjelbred avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skjelbred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black wants to control from the top but Skjelbred keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Black drops back looking for a leg! Skjelbred is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skjelbred manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Skjelbred's guard.
Skjelbred keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Black.
Well Skjelbred has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Skjelbred!
An out of breath John Skjelbred thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Orpik
vs
Silva

180 cm
24
190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orpik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Orpik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva is trying to stand.
Orpik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Orpik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Orpik isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orpik pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orpik looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik wants to take Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva can't escape the position.
Orpik controlling the pace for now.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orpik trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Orpik looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orpik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orpik 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.
Orpik fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orpik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orpik wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Orpik.
Orpik controlling the pace for now.
Orpik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Orpik can't control as he wanted to and Silva manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orpik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orpik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Orpik sits in half guard.
Orpik works his way into full mount!
Orpik content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orpik punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Orpik, not yet.

Orpik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Orpik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva wants to stand but Orpik is controlling his arm.
Orpik struggling a bit here.
Orpik is looking to reverse the position.
Orpik regains half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orpik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orpik trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik is not content to let Silva control the position.
Orpik missing with punches from the bottom.
Orpik wants to get back to full guard.
Orpik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Orpik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva is thwarting Orpik's attempts to control the position.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.

Orpik actively working from the bottom here.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva blocks the strikes from Orpik.
Orpik misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orpik's head.
Orpik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva covering up well under a series of strikes from Orpik.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Orpik.

Orpik is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Orpik punches the canvas rather than the man.
Orpik tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orpik is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Orpik controlling from the back.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Orpik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Orpik.
Orpik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jason Orpik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Orpik is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Orpik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orpik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orpik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva postures up in Orpik's guard and throws a big left but Orpik blocks it.

Orpik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Orpik keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva works over Orpik with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orpik is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orpik keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Orpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Orpik, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Orpik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Silva connects with a body shot that sends Orpik's belly button to the back.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orpik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orpik shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Orpik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orpik in particular looking to stall.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Orpik trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Orpik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Orpik.
Orpik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik lands strikes from half guard.
Orpik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Orpik wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Orpik is controlling him well.
Orpik slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.

Orpik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Orpik seems content to control.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is staying active underneath Orpik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orpik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jason Orpik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orpik trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Orpik just wasn't active enough.

Orpik clinches.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Orpik.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.

Orpik jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberto Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orpik working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Orpik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orpik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Orpik!
Jason Orpik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos has chosen Deep River Blues - Doc Watson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Adbo
vs
Prokopos

225 cm
23
157 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
32
144 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but Adbo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adbo dips to his left and cracks Prokopos with an uppercut!
Adbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adbo.
Prokopos jabs at Adbo's body.
Adbo misses with a double jab.
Prokopos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adbo throws out the jab.
Prokopos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prokopos slips under a jab.
Adbo with a nice cross.

Prokopos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Prokopos showed some decent athleticism there.
Adbo is trying to stand back up but Prokopos is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Prokopos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adbo is looking for a sweep. Prokopos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prokopos wants to work for an arm triangle but Adbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prokopos wants to control but Adbo is keeping him busy.

Adbo looking for submissions off his back.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Adbo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos content to control rather than advance.

Prokopos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Adbo wants to improve his position but Prokopos is controlling well.
Adbo manages to get to full guard.
Prokopos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Adbo keeps moving.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet but Prokopos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adbo wants to sweep here but Prokopos controlling him for the moment.
Prokopos is looking to advance position but Adbo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Adbo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adbo tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Prokopos is desperately trying to improve his position but Adbo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adbo is looking to stand but Adbo has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Prokopos regains half guard.
Adbo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adbo gets caught napping as Prokopos dives in and scores a takedown. Adbo manages to retain guard.
Adbo keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Adbo keeps moving.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet but Prokopos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adbo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adbo tries to get out of the position.
Adbo is trying to keep Prokopos in close.
Prokopos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adbo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Denny Prokopos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Adbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mohamed Adbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prokopos.
Adbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prokopos under the eye.
Prokopos throws a jab but it's blocked by Adbo.
Prokopos misses with the combination.
Adbo lands with a right hand.
Mohamed Adbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prokopos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adbo throws a series of punches but Prokopos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adbo ducks under a wild hook from Prokopos.
Prokopos throws an overhand right that lands on Adbo's shoulder, as Adbo tries to avoid the shot.
Adbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adbo misses with a wild combination.
Adbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prokopos.
Jab, jab by Adbo - just one landing.
Adbo lands with a good body shot.
Adbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prokopos doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Adbo misses.
Prokopos moves forwards but Adbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Adbo tries to sprawl but Prokopos drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Prokopos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adbo is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos seems to be working for a kimura but Adbo defends the submission attempt.
Adbo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Prokopos is pressing down on Adbo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adbo is holding on for now.
Adbo wants to control but Prokopos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos is working for a kimura but Adbo is defending it quite comfortably.
Adbo trying to control here.
Prokopos wants to control but Adbo is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prokopos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Adbo reverses the position - he's now on top in Prokopos's guard.
Prokopos trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denny Prokopos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Adbo does it's job there.
Prokopos misses with a double jab
and Adbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Adbo scores with a punch to the head.
Adbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prokopos.
Mohamed Adbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Prokopos dodges the punch combination from Adbo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adbo.
Sloppy strikes from Adbo. Those never looked like landing.
Adbo connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Adbo.
Adbo lands with a cross.
Adbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adbo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adbo scores with a decent looking hook.

Adbo gets caught flat footed, as Prokopos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Adbo is working an open guard so Prokopos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Adbo misses the body punch
and Adbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Adbo as he connects with a hook.
Adbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Adbo misses.
Prokopos tests Adbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adbo throws a nice looking combination but Prokopos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adbo blocks a jab.
Adbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prokopos moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adbo misses with a hook.
Adbo connects with a jab.
Adbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Prokopos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Adbo.
Prokopos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adbo dodges the punch combination from Prokopos.
Adbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prokopos moves forwards but Adbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prokopos misses with an uppercut. Adbo saw that one coming.
Adbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prokopos circles away quickly and effectively.
Prokopos closes the distance and clinches up with Adbo, looking for a takedown. Prokopos pushes Adbo against the cage but Adbo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prokopos takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Prokopos slips nicely into half guard.

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

Prokopos seems to be working for a kimura but Adbo defends the submission attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adbo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adbo is trying to stand back up but Prokopos is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo wants to control but Prokopos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adbo tries to kick Prokopos off but Prokopos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adbo is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Adbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adbo 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mohamed Adbo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dog's choice of entrance music: For U Phoenix Marrizle . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Blimm
vs
Dog

150 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

180 cm
27
149 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blimm gets caught flat footed, as Dog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blimm is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blimm keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Dog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blimm looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is really struggling to control Dog but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blimm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Blimm wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blimm tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Blimm ducks under a wild hook from Dog.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blimm.
Dog is not content to let Blimm control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog struggling a bit here.
Blimm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dog is trying to control Blimm's posture but Blimm avoids it.
Dog is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blimm is staying active.
Blimm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blimm swings around for an armbar but Dog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blimm's guard.
Dog content to stall in guard here.

Blimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Blimm is keeping the position.
Dog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blimm wants to control but Dog passes into side.
Blimm throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
Dog passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blimm!
Blimm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Blimm dives in and scores a takedown into Dog's guard.
Dog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blimm tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Dog pulls Blimm in to control the position.
Blimm wants to stand and escape but instead Dog has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is working hard here to advance position.
Crazy Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blimm has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Blimm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dog controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Blimm misses.
Blimm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dog backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm misses the body punch
and Blimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blimm throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Blimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Blimm does no damage.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blimm 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.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blimm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores with a three punch combo!
Blimm walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Dog with a hook.
Blimm tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blimm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blimm darts in trying to clinch
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blimm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dog eats them both and turns towards Blimm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Blimm blocks it.
Blimm misses with a double jab.
Blimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog clobbers Blimm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.
Blimm throws a combination that misses
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Blimm slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blimm is defended easily by Dog.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blimm's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blimm circles away quickly and effectively.
Blimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Blimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
Blimm wants to clinch but Dog slips to the side
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Blimm. Those never looked like landing.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blimm has time to react.
Blimm throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Blimm moved out of range.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog staying out of range there.
Blimm looks for a takedown but Dog sprawls well.
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blimm throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Blimm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blimm off to one side.
Dog throws a series of strikes that have Blimm backpedaling.
Blimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Blimm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog to score with a decent uppercut.
Blimm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blimm eats them both and turns towards Dog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blimm's head.

Blimm is rocked!
Blimm throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blimm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Donk. Dog catches Blimm right on the button with a cross.
Blimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Blimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dog!
No joy there for Dog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.

Dog closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blimm tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dog easily slips into full mount!
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dog landing punches.
Blimm seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
Blimm is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Dog really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Dog throws a series of punches but Blimm avoids them all with ease.
Blimm scores with a hook.

Dog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dog just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Dog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blimm regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dog's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blimm wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm missing with punches from the bottom.
Dog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blimm wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blimm gets full guard.
Dog advances to half guard.
Blimm wants to get back to full guard.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
Blimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
Dog passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Blimm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blimm pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dog controlling the pace.
Blimm wants to sweep but Dog has passed to side control!
Dog just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Dog are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blimm throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blimm swinging wildly here.
Blimm misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.

Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog advances to full mount.
Dog controlling from mount.
Blimm is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Blimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Blimm can't escape the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
Blimm can't escape the position.
Blimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blimm is on top in guard.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blimm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blimm tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Dog trying to control the action but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog controls the position.
Bobby Blimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blimm has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
Crazy Dog is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Crazy Dog made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jakort
vs
Sanosuke

185 cm
31
220 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
199 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sagara Sanosuke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jakort misses.
Jakort tries to clinch up.
Ralph Jakort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakort throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sanosuke closes the distance and clinches.
Jakort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanosuke lands an uppercut.
Jakort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanosuke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.
Sanosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.

Jakort jumps guard and drags Sanosuke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanosuke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jakort wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanosuke looking to sit in guard and control but Jakort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanosuke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jakort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanosuke wants to sweep but no luck.
Jakort with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jakort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jakort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jakort tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanosuke is retaining full guard.
Sanosuke 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.
Sanosuke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jakort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jakort lands a couple of digs.
Jakort cracks Sanosuke with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanosuke is retaining full guard.

Sanosuke has his feet on Jakort's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jakort fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Sanosuke scores with a body shot.
Jakort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
Jakort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanosuke lands a glancing blow to the side of Jakort's head.
Jakort tries to clinch but Sanosuke is having none of it.
Jakort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick from Sanosuke lands but Jakort takes it in his stride.

It looks like Ralph Jakort has been cut.
Sanosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakort tries for a takedown but Sanosuke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanosuke lands a nice shot that snaps Jakort's head back.

Sanosuke pushes Jakort up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Sanosuke.
A short right from Sanosuke on the inside.
Jakort takes a shot to the head.
Jakort throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Sanosuke to work.
A short right from Sanosuke on the inside.
Sanosuke prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanosuke has Jakort pushed against the cage.
Sanosuke lands a body punch.
Sanosuke gets through Jakort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanosuke is pressed up against the cage. Jakort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanosuke down to the mat. Sanosuke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakort.
Jakort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanosuke paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanosuke takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanosuke scores with a hook to the body.
Sanosuke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jakort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanosuke walks away with a smile on his face. Jakort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanosuke misses with a head kick.
Sanosuke misses with a two punch combination.
Jakort tries to clinch but Sanosuke moves away

and Sanosuke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanosuke.
Jakort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanosuke smiles and moves away.
Jakort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanosuke lands a nice hook to Jakort's body. Jakort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sagara Sanosuke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Jakort's cut.
That's time! Jakort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jakort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanosuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jakort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanosuke finds it's way round the side to connect with Jakort's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanosuke.
A punch lands to the side of Jakort 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanosuke lands with a straight right. Jakort didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanosuke avoids it really well and circles away.
Jakort tries to clinch there but Sanosuke circles away.
Jakort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanosuke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakort's sensitive parts.

Sanosuke moves into range and clinches up with Jakort.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Sanosuke holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakort drops back down to his feet.
Jakort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanosuke lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sanosuke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke avoiding damage.
Jakort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakort struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanosuke controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Sanosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Jakort looking for a takedown.
Sanosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakorts head.

Jakort pulls guard.
Sanosuke is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanosuke is looking to stand up but Jakort won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Sagara Sanosuke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jakort tries to clinch but Sanosuke moves away
and Sanosuke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanosuke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jakort.
A jab lands there for Sanosuke.

Jakort is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Jakort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanosuke walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jakort drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sanosuke swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jakort's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagara Sanosuke!
Sagara Sanosuke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem's entrance music is Geo dude geo geo dude. A fine choice. Tsushima has chosen Space Bound as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Golem
vs
Tsushima

191 cm
27
217 lbs
24 - 4 - 0

184 cm
31
177 lbs
27 - 15 - 3

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geodude Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsushima jabs at Golem's body.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golem as he jumps to the side.
Lewis Tsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golem looks to throw a body kick
and Tsushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsushima lands a nice shot to the body.
Golem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsushima. Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsushima swings for the body but Golem moves out of range.
Tsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golem throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Tsushima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsushima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golem is fending him off so far but Tsushima persists. Nope, Golem circles away and we're back to standing.
Geodude Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Tsushima.
Golem throws a lazy right hand but Tsushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsushima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golem tries to avoid it but Tsushima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golem to the ground. Golem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsushima throws a chopping leg kick but Golem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands a jab to Golem's midsection.

Golem moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tsushima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golem misses with a low kick.
Golem avoids the body shot from Tsushima.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Golem, right into the meat.

Tsushima gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Golem is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsushima.
Tsushima controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tsushima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golem defends it well.
Tsushima prevents Golem from standing back up.

Tsushima is looking for a kimura but Golem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tsushima to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem tries to roll over but Tsushima keeps him under control.
Tsushima slips a nice elbow through Golem's hands, connecting with Golem's forehead.
Golem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsushima.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsushima connects with a nice short shot to Golem's temple.
Tsushima is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tsushima thows a huge punch but Golem dodges it nicely.
Golem is trying to maintain the position but Tsushima is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golem trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Golem is bucking up trying to escape but Tsushima cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golem stuffs the takedown.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Tsushima on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Golem gets caught napping as Tsushima dives in and scores a takedown. Golem manages to retain guard.
Golem wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
Golem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Golem tries to get out of the position.
Tsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsushima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsushima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsushima. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golem keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.

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

Tsushima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golem keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsushima throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
Tsushima forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lewis Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsushima is keen to just control but Golem is a slippery customer.
Golem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsushima is working away from the top position though.
Tsushima controlling the pace.
Tsushima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Golem wants to control but Tsushima is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Geodude Golem just wasn't active enough.
Tsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsushima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsushima staying out of range there.
Tsushima checks the leg kick.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsushima. Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golem tries to score with a low kick but Tsushima moves his leg out of the way.
Lewis Tsushima seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Tsushima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tsushima scoring with strikes but Golem is staying in there.
Tsushima prevents Golem from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tsushima connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Golem is looking to get to half guard.
Tsushima has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Golem's face.
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!
Tsushima lands with some strikes.
Tsushima landing shots from mount.
Golem tries to hold on but Tsushima pushes him away.
Tsushima looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tsushima landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsushima landing punches.
Tsushima scoring with strikes but Golem is staying in there.

Golem is rocked!
Tsushima scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Golem?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Golem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsushima throws a body punch but Golem moves out of range.
Tsushima misses with a double jab
and Golem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Golem scores with a head kick. Tsushima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tsushima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golem is able to avoid easily.
Tsushima throws a head kick that misses.
Tsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Golem scores with a jab. Tsushima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Tsushima is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsushima drops his hands momentarily. Golem doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tsushima staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tsushima doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geodude Golem!
Geodude Golem took some time post fight to say the following; 'Geodude, Geodude, Geodude...'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mapompo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mapompo
vs
Lai

190 cm
21
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
29
215 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Mapompo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mapompo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lai misses with a double jab.

A head kick lands from Lai that sends Mapompo to the canvas. Mapompo tries to scramble back to his feet but Lai brings him back down into side control.

It looks like George Mapompo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lai scores with punches from side control.
Mapompo wants to control but Lai postures up.
Lai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mapompo is avoiding damage well.
Mapompo dodges the ground and pound from Lai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lai grinds an elbow into Mapompo's temple.
Mapompo is trying to control Lai's posture but Lai avoids it.
Lai tries to score with some ground and pound. Mapompo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lai scoring with punches and elbows.
Lai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mapompo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mapompo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mapompo defending well though.
Lai trying to mount his opponent but Mapompo defends it.
Mapompo is trying to control but can't.
Lai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mapompo wants to improve his position but Lai is controlling well.
Mapompo is controlling Lai's trapped leg to prevent Lai from advancing to side control.
Lai misses with a head shot. Mapompo uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo has control of Lai's left arm, preventing Lai from doing any damage.
Lai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mapompo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lai won't allow Mapompo to sweep him here.
Lai throws an elbow that misses. Mapompo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lai's guard. Nice move by Mapompo!
Lai 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Mapompo.
Lai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mapompo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Lai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mapompo blocks a head kick by Lai.

Lai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mapompo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lai has double underhooks.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mapompo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mapompo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mapompo forces Lai back against the cage and clinches.
Lai lands a left hand.
Mapompo blocks an uppercut.
Lai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mapompo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mapompo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lai gets through Mapompo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mapompo lands a right hand.
A short right from Mapompo on the inside.
Lai throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mapompo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mapompo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Lai.
Lai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

George Mapompo's cut is getting worse.
Lai tries a knee to the head but Mapompo blocks it.
Mapompo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mapompo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lai.
Mapompo working aggressively here.
Lai blocks an uppercut.
Lai lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuai Lai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mapompo punishes Lai's body with a nice straight punch.

Mapompo moves into the clinch.
Mapompo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mapompo blocks an elbow strike.
Mapompo avoiding damage as Lai throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuai Lai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lai lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mapompo fails to land.
A short right from Lai on the inside.

George Mapompo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lai throws a head punch that misses.
Mapompo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mapompo is trying to stall.
Lai working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jeez, George Mapompo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mapompo is pushing Lai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lai misses with a body punch.
Mapompo misses with a punch to the body.
Lai misses with a knee strike.
Mapompo stalling.
Mapompo has a couple of punches blocked by Lai.
Lai blocks an uppercut.
Mapompo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mapompo blocks the elbow strike.
Mapompo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Mapompo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lai scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mapompo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lai throws a head kick but Mapompo moves out of range.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Mapompo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lai ducks under a wild hook from Mapompo.
Lai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mapompo.
Kuai Lai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lai misses with a head kick.
Lai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mapompo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lai is looking to clinch but Mapompo is avoiding it.
Lai misses with a double jab.
Lai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Lai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lai.

Mapompo rushes Lai and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mapompo.
Lai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mapompo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lai uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mapompo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mapompo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lai throws a hook but Mapompo avoids it easily.
Lai tries to clinch there but Mapompo circles away.
Mapompo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lai tries to keep at a distance but Mapompo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mapompo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kuai Lai!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's entrance music is The Terminator Theme. A fine choice. Kotipelto has chosen Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steele
vs
Kotipelto

179 cm
29
175 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

187 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotipelto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kotipelto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotipelto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotipelto's back!
Steele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kotipelto wants to escape the position.
Steele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Steele is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Steele cracks Kotipelto with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kotipelto from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lands punches and elbows.
Steele is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kotipelto. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Steele struggling to land strikes to the head as Kotipelto covers up.
Can Kotipelto hold on?! Steele is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Steele throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kotipelto!
Steele misses with a punch to the head.
Kotipelto tries to break free.
Steele scores with punches to the body.
Kotipelto turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotipelto preventing the sweep.

Steele working for a triangle but Kotipelto defends it easily.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele keeping full guard, as Kotipelto tries to pass.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Kotipelto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kotipelto wants to free his trapped foot but Steele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Kotipelto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steele misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kotipelto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotipelto is looking to pass Steele's guard but actually Steele recovers to full guard.
Kotipelto lands a couple of digs.
Steele trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotipelto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotipelto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Kotipelto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kotipelto advances position into side control!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Kotipelto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steele to see if he's OK.
Kotipelto is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kotipelto connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kotipelto is staying tight to Steele's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kotipelto cracks Steele with a big right hand but Steele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele tries to buck Kotipelto off but Kotipelto is having none of it.
Steele has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kotipelto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kotipelto is working Steele over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steele gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Steele gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kotipelto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kotipelto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kotipelto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kotipelto's guard.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotipelto is trying to keep Steele in close.
Kotipelto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kotipelto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotipelto has wrist control.

Kotipelto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kotipelto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotipelto, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele postures up and lands a big shot to Kotipelto's brow.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotipelto is keeping the position for now.
Kotipelto is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotipelto keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.

Kotipelto has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
Steele is in close to Kotipelto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
Steele working some strikes from top position.

Kotipelto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kotipelto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steele checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotipelto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Timo Kotipelto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Timo Kotipelto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kotipelto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Kotipelto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kotipelto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steele back to the cage. Kotipelto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Kotipelto feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Kotipelto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Kotipelto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele wants to improve his position but Kotipelto is controlling well.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to roll over but Kotipelto keeps him under control.
Steele is staying active underneath Kotipelto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele gets full guard.
Steele is looking to sweep but instead, Kotipelto has passed into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele wants to get back to full guard but Kotipelto has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steele throws a combination that misses

and Kotipelto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kotipelto thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Kotipelto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kotipelto in particular looking to stall.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Kotipelto has control of the leg.
Steele is refusing to be controlled, as Kotipelto sits in half guard.

Kotipelto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kotipelto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotipelto connects with a couple of short punches.
Kotipelto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kotipelto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotipelto is aware though and is defending well.
Kotipelto forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kotipelto pulls his head out easily.

Kotipelto 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.
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!
Kotipelto slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead.
Kotipelto working the head and body with strikes.

Kotipelto is trying for a kimura here. Steele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kotipelto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Kotipelto!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Kotipelto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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