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Undercard bout

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

Carolus
vs
Martinez

193 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to clinch up but Carolus circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carolus.
Carolus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carolus somewhat.

Carolus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martinez wanted to stand there but Carolus had control of the position.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carolus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carolus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carolus is proving hard to escape from.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carolus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carolus tries to get out of the position.

Carolus has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.

Martinez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Carolus to get to his feet.
Carolus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diederik Carolus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Carolus or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez which made him look bad.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Carolus circles away.
Carolus shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carolus keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carolus backs up against the cage.
Diederik Carolus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Martinez gets a clinch.
Carolus is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carolus wants a takedown but no success here.
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!
Carolus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carolus is breathing heavily.
Martinez lands a nice knee to the body.

Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martinez wants to stand but Carolus is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolus keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Carolus.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break Carolus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carolus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Carolus's legs - danger averted.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carolus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carolus is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez jabs at Carolus's body.
Diego Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carolus.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Carolus keeps it at a distance.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.

Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carolus was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Carolus working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Carolus trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez trying to control the action but Carolus is working from the bottom.
Carolus wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.

Carolus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carolus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carolus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Carolus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.
Carolus looking for a sweep but Martinez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carolus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolus tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carolus tries to reverse the position but Martinez maintains control.
Carolus tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.

Martinez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carolus is defended easily by Martinez.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Carolus circles away.
Carolus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinez pinned against the cage. Martinez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diederik Carolus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carolus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carolus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carolus fails with the takedown.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Carolus avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carolus.

Martinez instigates a clinch.

Martinez manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez tries to clinch up but Carolus circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Martinez forces Carolus back against the cage and clinches.

Carolus tightens his grip and picks Martinez up, before dumping him to the ground. Martinez manages to land in guard.
Martinez wants to stand but Carolus is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carolus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Carolus pushes him off.

Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martinez prevents Carolus from improving his position.
Carolus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Martinez jumps into side control!
Carolus tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Carolus is trying to escape the position but Martinez is controlling the position.
Carolus tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez moves into full mount!
Carolus tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Carolus is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carolus wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Diego Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carolus working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carolus is looking to escape.
Martinez wants to stand but Carolus is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Carolus tries to lock up and control but Martinez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolus can't escape the position.

Martinez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Carolus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Carolus fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez takes a swing at Carolus's ribcage but misses.
Carolus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diederik Carolus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Carolus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carolus looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Carolus circles away.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carolus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carolus closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Carolus pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carolus swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carolus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carolus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Carolus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Carolus circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Carolus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carolus fails with the takedown.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Souza
vs
Ricardo

187 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza wants to clinch up but Ricardo keeps it at a distance.

Ricardo feints and as Souza raises his hands in defense, Ricardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ricardo wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Ricardo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza 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.
Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ricardo wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Souza works his way into side control.
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!

Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ricardo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Souza but great work by Ricardo.
The ground and pound from Ricardo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Ricardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza regains half guard.
Souza is pressing down on Ricardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza trying to control the position.

Ricardo has gone for a leg lock! Souza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ricardo's guard.
Ricardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricardo looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza is pressing down on Ricardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ricardo is holding on for now.

Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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!
Souza wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Ricardo tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is keen to just control but Ricardo is a slippery customer.

Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Ricardo is defending well.

Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Ricardo defends the submission attempt.

Souza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ricardo defend it? Souza steps over the head and cranks it - Ricardo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Souza!
A relieved looking Anderson Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sen Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals. Quid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wicker Man. Johnny Quid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nguyen
vs
Quid

170 cm
29
181 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

178 cm
31
168 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sen Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Quid!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid throws a big shot that misses.
Quid misses the jab.

Nguyen moves into range and clinches up with Quid.
Quid throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Quid.
Quid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen is trying to break the clinch but Quid is controlling him.
Quid throws a head punch that misses.
Quid is leaning against Nguyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quid keeps control of Nguyen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nguyen is trying to force a seperation but Quid has the dominant position.
Nguyen is trying to pull guard but Quid has him pressed against the cage.
Nguyen has Quid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quid misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Quid throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Quid as the two fighters clinch.
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sen Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Quid.
Quid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nguyen takes a step back to recover.
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown but Quid shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quid misses with a straight right.
Nguyen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quid misses with a wild body shot.
Quid connects with a jab.
Nguyen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quid can pounce on him.
Nguyen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a series of wild punches.
Quid throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Quid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quid throws a front kick aimed at Nguyen's knee but Nguyen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Quid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Quid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nguyen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sen Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen shoots in for a double leg but Quid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nguyen misses with a combination
and Quid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnny Quid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quid looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quid.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nguyen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quid keeping full guard, as Nguyen tries to pass.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nguyen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nguyen advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid bucks up and tries to throw Nguyen off but instead Nguyen has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nguyen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quid for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sen Nguyen.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Quid is avoiding it.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Quid is avoiding it.
Nguyen moves in looking to clinch but Quid pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid jabs at Nguyen's body.
Quid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quid can pounce on him.
Sen Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nguyen's calf.
Quid leaves Nguyen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sen Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quid drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quid tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Quid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quid throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Quid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Quid avoids nicely.
Quid connects with a leg kick. Nguyen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Quid looks to land a body kick but Nguyen moved away.
Quid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Quid. No joy for Nguyen on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid fails with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen jabs Quid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen shoots in and drives through. Quid sprawls well.
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnny Quid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quid connects with an inside leg kick.
Quid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to avoid it but Quid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nguyen to the ground. Nguyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen wants to clinch.
Nguyen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Quid throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quid counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sen Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quid looks to land a body kick but Nguyen moved away.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quid counters with a left to the body.
Nguyen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quid scores with a jab.
Quid scores with a decent looking hook.
Quid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nguyen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Quid moves out of range.
Quid keeps Nguyen at a distance using the push kick.
Sen Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Quid.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quid.
Quid lands with a nice combination. Nguyen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Quid.
Quid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nguyen will feel that in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
An intense looking Johnny Quid took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Clint Lomax!!!! You see that???? Your fight with me was a fluke, a Real RocknRolla is here now, before you fought the pipe...Well now its Johnny's turn. You ready??'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem- Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lee
vs
Hardly

175 cm
30
170 lbs
25 - 15 - 1

180 cm
33
165 lbs
26 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

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 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardly is just out of range.
Hardly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hook but Hardly blocks it.
Hardly misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
A head kick misses from Hardly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardly.
Lee looks to land a combination. Hardly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hardly.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Hardly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardly moves out of range as Lee strikes.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Hardly counters with an outside leg kick.
Eric Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardly thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardly is just out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Hardly moves out of range.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee throws a jab when Hardly was well out of range.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardly is looking to clinch.
Hardly dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Hardly lands with a nice body kick.
Hardly connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardly.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Hardly - just one landing.
Hardly checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardly to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Hardly's head back.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Hardly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardly lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Hardly checks it.
Lee blocks a head kick by Hardly.
Lee throws the left hand but Hardly avoids the punch easily.
Hardly cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hardly's head but Hardly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Hardly looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a push kick but Hardly slaps the foot to one side.
Hardly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardly feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardly. Hardly obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Hardly moved out of range nicely.
Hardly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardly circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Hardly thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Hardly moves out of range.
A big right from Lee misses.
A big right from Hardly misses.
Hardly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Hardly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardly.

Hardly pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

Hardly pulls guard successfully.
Lee won't allow Hardly to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardly keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Hardly pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.

Eric Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardly throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hardly thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Hardly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardly scoring well with a low kick there.

Hardly has managed to clinch.
Hardly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Hardly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardly 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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Hardly tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly connects with a couple of short punches.

Lee looking for subs off his back but Hardly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hardly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardly is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardly wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hardly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hardly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardly.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Hardly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hardly saw that one coming.
Hardly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Hardly settles back down.
Hardly wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardly throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardly counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardly's head.
Hardly avoids the body shot from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardly counters with a straight right hand.
Hardly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardly.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardly moves away.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A head kick misses from Hardly.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Hardly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardly connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardly misses with a head kick.
Hardly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Hardly moves his leg out of the way.
Hardly throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardly needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Dan Hardly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardly cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Hardly counters with a nice body kick.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Hardly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardly tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Hardly lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardly thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardly checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Hardly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardly.

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Hardly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardly crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Hardly looking for a takedown.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Hardly drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardly pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardly controlling the pace for now.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Hardly's attempts to control the action.
Lee can't escape the position.
Hardly tries to control but Lee wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Hardly's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee can't escape the position.
Hardly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardly has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardly.
Ground and pound from Hardly.
Eric Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Hardly connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Hardly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardly is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hardly with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Hardly's attempts to control the action.
Hardly scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Hardly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hardly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardly 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardly!
A relieved looking Dan Hardly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Abdual Jemall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jemall
vs
Diaz

180 cm
31
160 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

169 cm
34
145 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jemall looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Jemall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jemall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jemall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz lands a body shot.

Jemall has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jemall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jemall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.

Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemall tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall can't do much from the bottom here.
Jemall is not content to let Diaz control the position.

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jemall is defending well.
Jemall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jemall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jemall tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Jemall keeps moving.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz stays in close to Jemall's body and controls the position.
Jemall 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.

Jemall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemall seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz stands and throws Jemall's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz throws an elbow but Jemall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jemall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Jemall misses with punches from the back.
Diaz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jemall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jemall is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Jemall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jemall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Jemall keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jemall keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jemall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jemall has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemall circles away.
Jemall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jemall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jemall misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Jemall misses with a head kick.
Jemall swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jemall.
Jemall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jemall digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Jemall drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jemall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Jemall gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Jemall manages to retain guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jemall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jemall looking to control.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Jemall trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the action but Jemall is working from the bottom.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jemall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diaz has cracked it and Jemall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Diaz!