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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Lyoto Machida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Machida
vs
Anderson

185 cm
37
205 lbs
29 - 22 - 1

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Machida down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Machida back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Machida is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Anderson lands a big elbow that drops Machida! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Machida is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Anderson!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmundur Girsurrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Girsurrson
vs
O Neil

183 cm
29
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

187 cm
35
177 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
New World Order Clothing

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ogmundur Girsurrson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from O Neil lands.
Girsurrson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Girsurrson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girsurrson misses with a straight right.
A cross from O Neil lands.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Girsurrson moved out of range.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil misses with a combination
and Girsurrson counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.

Girsurrson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girsurrson misses with an uppercut. O Neil saw that one coming.
Oh Girsurrson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Neil misses with an uppercut. Girsurrson saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
O Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Girsurrson ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Girsurrson walks straight into a right hand from O Neil - that's dropped him! O Neil jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Girsurrson from any more punishment! Girsurrson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey O Neil!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey O Neil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Lesnar has chosen go coors! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Bleh Wha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bleh Wha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Wha
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
26
300 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

166 cm
37
287 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wha throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.

Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Wha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.

Wha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wha avoids the body shot from Lesnar.

Wha takes the fight into the clinch.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Wha can't break the clinch.
Lesnar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Wha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar keeps control of Wha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar lands a left hand.
Wha misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wha breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Wha coming out on top.
Wha lands with a hook. Lesnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Wha is avoiding it.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Wha throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Wha slips the punch.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Wha keeps it at a distance.
Wha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wha lunges at Lesnar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnar's hand.

Wha cracks Lesnar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesnar to stand back up!

Lesnar is rocked!
Wha looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wha.
Wha drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lesnar right on the button. Lesnar goes down! Wha follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wha gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleh Wha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bleh Wha waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lei might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Closer. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lei
vs
Chaney

190 cm
25
225 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Lei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Chaney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaney misses with a double jab.
Lei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lei connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaney throws a hook but Lei blocks it.
That kick from Lei tenderised Chaney's leg. Chaney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lei walks into a jab.
Chaney misses with a body shot.
Chaney swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
Chaney throws a lazy uppercut

and Lei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lei.
Chaney is trying to drag Lei to the mat but Lei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaney tries to circle away but Lei has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lei scores with a one two! Chaney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Ivan Chaney has been cut.
Chaney checks the leg kick.

Lei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaney.
Chaney tries to break the clinch but Lei is controlling the position.
Chaney tries to circle away but Lei has him pinned against the cage.
Chaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Lei has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei is trying to maintain a safe position but Chaney gets an underhook and turns Lei into the cage.
Chaney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lei after a bit of a struggle.
Louis Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Chaney.

Chaney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaney misses with a looping right.
Chaney swings widly with a right hand

and Lei moves into the clinch.
Chaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Lei has double underhooks.
Lei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chaney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chaney's efforts to push away.

Chaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lei slips under a jab from Chaney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei throws a leg kick
and Chaney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaney staying out of range there.

Chaney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaney won't allow Lei to sweep him here.
Chaney postures up in Lei's guard and throws a big left but Lei blocks it.
Lei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaney is one step ahead there.
Lei is working hard here to advance position.
Lei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaney.
Chaney is fighting to break Lei's control of his arms but Lei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney throwing strikes from guard but Lei blocks nicely.
Chaney wants to control from the top but Lei keeps moving.
Chaney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lei fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lei takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Lei is just out of range.
A big left from Chaney misses.
Nice body kick there by Chaney.
Lei is looking to land body kicks.
Chaney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chaney scrambles back to his feet.
Lei misses with a looping right.
Lei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaney blocks a leg kick.
Chaney misses with a body kick.
Lei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lei wants to clinch up but Chaney keeps it at a distance.
Louis Lei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaney misses with a looping right.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaney circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lei slips under a jab from Chaney.
Chaney throws a body kick that misses.
Chaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lei.
Chaney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lei controls Chaney momentarily but Chaney frees himself.
Lei wants to stand but Chaney is controlling the position.
Lei controls Chaney momentarily but Chaney frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lei is keeping the position for now.
Lei keeping moving, preventing Chaney from controlling successfully.
Chaney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaney connects with a couple of short punches.
Chaney throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lei tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaney wants to control from the top but Lei keeps moving.
Lei wants to improve his position but instead Chaney has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chaney is thwarting Lei's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaney lands a nice short elbow.
Lei wants to get back to full guard.
Lei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaney lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lei moves into full guard.
Lei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lei, not yet.
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!
Chaney throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lei is controlling Chaney's posture.
Chaney throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaney is looking to work some ground and pound but Lei has wrist control.
Chaney throwing strikes from guard but Lei blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chaney swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
Chaney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lei.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lei.
Chaney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lei under the eye.
Lei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chaney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lei.
Chaney avoids the head kick by Lei.
Louis Lei is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chaney.
Lei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaney throws a good cross that connects.
Lei avoids the head kick by Chaney.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaney misses the target.
Chaney looks for the body kick but Lei saw that one coming.
Chaney lands with a nice body kick.
Chaney circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Chaney.
Chaney misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lei sprawls well. Lei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Lei wants to clinch.
Ivan Chaney 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.
A swing and a miss from Lei.
Lei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaney throws out the jab.
Lei wants to clinch up but Chaney keeps it at a distance.
Lei is looking to land body kicks.
Lei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lei scores with a head kick. Chaney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lei throws a head kick but Chaney moves out of range.
Lei moves to clinch but Chaney breaks away
and Chaney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lei.
Chaney digs a good hook to Lei's body.
Chaney scores with a head kick. Lei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chaney shoots in looking for a takedown. Lei tries to sprawl out of it but Chaney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaney can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei misses with a knee strike.
Chaney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lei throws an elbow but misses.
Chaney managing to block the knees to the body from Lei.
Chaney working hard to break the clinch.
Chaney takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Chaney.
I've got Chaney 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:30

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribeiro da Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soulfly - Pain. Hulk Hogan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joao Ribeiro da Silva's chin.

Ribeiro da Silva
vs
Hogan

185 cm
28
221 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro da Silva lands a head shot.

Ribeiro da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hogan has Ribeiro da Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro da Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hogan pulls Ribeiro da Silva in to control the position.
Ribeiro da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro da Silva stops Hogan from standing up.
Hogan 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it.
Hogan is staying active underneath Ribeiro da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ribeiro da Silva 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.
Hogan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Ribeiro da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro da Silva.
Hogan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ribeiro da Silva manages to mount him!
Ribeiro da Silva tries to control but Hogan wriggling away.
Ribeiro da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to buck Ribeiro da Silva off but he can't manage it.
Ribeiro da Silva lands a couple of good shots and Hogan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Ribeiro da Silva throwing sloppy strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan prevents Ribeiro da Silva from getting a body triangle.
Even with his hooks in, Ribeiro da Silva manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ribeiro da Silva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hogan.
Ribeiro da Silva punishes Hogan with strikes from the back mount.
Hogan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ribeiro da Silva.
Hogan covering up well under a series of strikes from Ribeiro da Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva lands strikes from the back and Hogan isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joao Ribeiro da Silva thanked $300 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lee
vs
Okiro

195 cm
29
222 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

200 cm
32
219 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Okiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okiro's elbow.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Okiro uses good head movement to avoid it.

Okiro manages to break the clinch.
Okiro throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Okiro.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okiro.
Okiro throws a one two combo.
Lee throws a hook but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Okiro uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Okiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Okiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Okiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee lands with a straight right. Okiro didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Okiro saw that one coming.

Lee clinches up with Okiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okiro.
Okiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Okiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro jabs at Lee's body.
Nice jab there from Okiro.
A jab from Okiro misses.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okiro looks to clinch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Okiro moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Okiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee digs a right hand into Okiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okiro's gas tank.
Okiro throws a head punch that misses.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Okiro.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.

Okiro breaks the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up but Okiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Lee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Okiro misses with a looping right.
Okiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okiro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Okiro misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okiro wants to clinch.
Okiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okiro slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Okiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Okiro tries to avoid it.
Okiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Okiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Okiro's head.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okiro connects with a solid leg kick.

Okiro pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Okiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A short right from Okiro.
Okiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee is leaning against Okiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Lee on the inside.

Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Okiro avoids the punch easily.
Okiro looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Okiro throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okiro checks the leg kick nicely there.

Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control but Okiro is working from the bottom.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Okiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Okiro!
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Okiro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okiro stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Okiro wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hitmon Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okiro misses with a looping right.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Okiro gets a clinch.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Come on Okiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okiro wants to stall.
Okiro seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lyon Okiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Okiro.
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 Hitmon Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Okiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okiro connects with a crisp jab.
Okiro misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Okiro.
Okiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okiro moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Okiro saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Okiro.
Okiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Okiro.
Lyon Okiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Okiro rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Okiro avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.

Lee has Okiro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okiro tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Okiro's guard.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Okiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Okiro's guard and throws a big left but Okiro blocks it.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hitmon Lee.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okiro scores with a jab.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Okiro's head but Okiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okiro counters with a thumping low kick.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Okiro.
Okiro wants to clinch.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Okiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee pushes Okiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
Okiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Okiro is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okiro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hitmon Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitmon Lee!
A relieved looking Hitmon Lee 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
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Macintosh
vs
Velka

192 cm
35
212 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

188 cm
33
219 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velka slips a straight right by Macintosh.

Macintosh shoots in and gets a takedown into Velka's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Velka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macintosh throws an elbow that misses. Velka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macintosh's guard. Nice move by Velka!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Macintosh 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.
Macintosh striking off his back but it's not causing Velka any problems.

Macintosh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Velka has passed into half guard!
Velka wants to stand up but Macintosh is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Macintosh controls his leg.
Macintosh is looking to improve his position.
Macintosh is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Velka controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to reverse the position but Velka maintains control.
Macintosh tries to hold on but Velka postures up.
Velka controlling from the full mount.
Velka wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.
Velka controlling the position easily from mount.
Macintosh regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to control but Velka postures up.
Velka is taking a breather. Macintosh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Velka moves into the clinch.
Macintosh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velka controlling the action here for a moment.
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Macintosh blocks with his arms.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh jumps guard but Velka stands there with Macintosh around his waist. Macintosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macintosh wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is keeping an eye on Velka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Macintosh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velka lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.

Macintosh is trying to trip Velka. He has hold of a leg but Velka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macintosh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Macintosh throws an elbow that misses. Velka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macintosh's guard. Nice move by Velka!
Velka trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh is looking to sweep but instead, Velka has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Velka tries to clinch but Macintosh is having none of it.
Velka misses with a straight left.
Macintosh throws an overhand right that lands on Velka's shoulder, as Velka tries to avoid the shot.
Macintosh misses with a straight right.
Velka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macintosh.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macintosh.
Macintosh thows a body shot but no joy.
Macintosh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velka throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Macintosh throws a lazy right hand but Velka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macintosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velka walks into a left hand.
Velka misses with a looping left.
Velka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macintosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Macintosh punishes Velka's body with a nice straight punch.
Macintosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velka.
Nice cross by Velka.
Velka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macintosh.
Nice sprawl there from Velka as Macintosh shoots in.
Velka tries to move into range but Macintosh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miklo Velka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macintosh looks to land a left hand but Velka moved out of range nicely.
Velka avoids the body shot from Macintosh.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macintosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Macintosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macintosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Macintosh walks into a left hand.
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!
Velka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velka cracks a nice hook into Macintosh's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Macintosh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Velka - the referee stops the clock and Macintosh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Velka. Macintosh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Velka throws a hook but Macintosh avoids it easily.
Velka misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with a wild body shot.
Velka fails to land with a series of punches.
Macintosh looks to throw the jab but Velka is out of range.
Macintosh misses with a hook. Velka ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Velka. Macintosh shrugs it off though.
Macintosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velka.
A nice combination there by Velka.
Velka tries to clinch up.
Velka throws out a leg kick but Macintosh moves out of range and Velka only half commits.
Velka throws a body punch but Macintosh moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macintosh is defended easily by Velka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Velka.
Velka lands with a straight right. Macintosh didn't see that one coming.
Velka staying out of range there.
Macintosh throws a looping overhand right but Velka ducks down to avoid it.
Miklo Velka seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh blocks a jab.
Macintosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Velka connects with a solid leg kick.
Velka needs to keep his hands up - Macintosh had a free shot at his head there.
Velka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macintosh.
Velka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macintosh moves away.
Macintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Macintosh misses with a looping right.
Velka misses with a double jab.
Velka throws an overhand right that lands on Macintosh's shoulder, as Macintosh tries to avoid the shot.
Velka digs a good hook to Macintosh's body.
Macintosh misses with a body shot
and Velka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looks to land a right hand but Velka moved out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macintosh backwards.
Velka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macintosh's face.
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Macintosh blocks with his arms.
Macintosh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macintosh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velka is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Macintosh blocks with his arms.
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Macintosh blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Velka.
Velka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macintoshs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miklo Velka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Macintosh fails with the takedown.
Velka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Macintosh missing with a left hand there. Velka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velka misses with a looping right.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt.

Velka drives through and clinches with Macintosh against the cage.
Macintosh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Velka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Macintosh in his tracks for a moment.
Velka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velka lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macintosh goes for a takedown attempt but Velka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velka tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
Macintosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macintosh misses with a looping right.
Velka misses with a head kick.
Velka tries to clinch there but Macintosh circles away.

Macintosh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Macintosh lands in his opponent's guard.
Velka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macintosh wants to pass the guard but Velka is keeping the position.
Bud Macintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is working Velka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macintosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Macintosh wants to improve his position but instead Velka has moved into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Macintosh with the active half guard here but Velka passes nicely into side control.
Macintosh can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to buck Velka off but Velka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Velka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Macintosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velka.
Macintosh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macintosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velka throws a looping overhand right but Macintosh ducks down to avoid it.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Velka tries to sprawl out of it but Macintosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macintosh throws a shot from downtown. Velka moves away and avoids it.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macintosh misses with a body shot.
Velka scores with a leg kick.
Velka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Macintosh circles away.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velka but Velka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velka jabs at Macintosh's body.
Velka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velka misses with a wild combination.
Velka moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Macintosh. Velka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miklo Velka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macintoshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velka 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Miklo Velka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bourque has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bourque
vs
Jr

192 cm
36
156 lbs
38 - 13 - 0

165 cm
24
158 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bourque throws a body punch but Jr moves out of range.

Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bourque 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.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourque has his hands on Jr's head, controlling the position.
Bourque being controlled here, momentarily.
Bourque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jr is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jr wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bourque can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Jr stalls from top position.
Bourque is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bourque is trying to improve his position.
Bourque is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jr off and has taken his back!
Jr prevents Bourque from getting a body triangle.
Bourque has the hooks in. Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bourque trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jr wants to hold on but Bourque pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bourque tries to control but Jr wriggling away.
Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jr throws a strike but Bourque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bourque stands and steps away. Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr dives in and grabs Bourque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bourque pushes down on Jr's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Bourque.
Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to avoid it but Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourque to the ground. Bourque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jr slips a jab from Bourque.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely.
Bourque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Bourque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmundo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Jr with that takedown attempt.
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 Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bourque misses with an uppercut.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Bourque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourque wants it to stay on the feet.
Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jr somewhat.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque lands a jab to the head.

Jr is rocked!
Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourque finish him?
Jr shoots in but no luck this time.

Bourque gets caught napping as Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Bourque manages to retain guard.
Bourque pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bourque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
Edmundo Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bourque being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque looking to pass the guard.
Jr has a closed guard, preventing Bourque from standing up.
Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edmundo Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jr off to one side.
Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourque but Bourque pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque 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.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Bourque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.
Jr throws a big elbow that misses.

Bourque pushes Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bourque misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr tries for a takedown but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Bourque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jr is defended easily by Bourque.
Jr looks for a takedown but Bourque sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jr.
Bourque stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bourque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jr.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bourque as he jumps to the side.
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 Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl out of it but Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourque is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Bourque circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourque with a hook.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Bourque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Bourque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jr off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque stuffs the takedown.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.

Oooooh!!! Bourque has knocked Jr down with a huge combo! Bourque steps away and waves a wobbly Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourque Throws a clean left jab. Bourque Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jr's chin! Jr crumbles to the ground and Bourque follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Bourque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Paul Bourque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.