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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairy Poter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias comes into the arena with Himno nacional argentino blaring out of the sound system. Lionel Matias has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Matias
vs
Poter

176 cm
27
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

163 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lionel Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hairy Poter!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Matias fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matias fails with the takedown.
Matias has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) in the buildup to the fight.
Matias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poter sprawls well. Poter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matias gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Matias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poter stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poter is trying to defend but Matias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Matias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poter is trying to stand back up but Matias is controlling him
Poter tries to get to full guard but Matias has control of the leg.
Matias not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poter can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matias scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matias slips a nice elbow through Poter's hands, connecting with Poter's forehead.

Matias seems to be working for a kimura but Poter defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poter trying to control but Matias postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poter tries to reverse the position but Matias maintains control.

Matias is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poter is squirming around, avoiding Matias's attempts to control the action.

Matias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poter is looking to escape.
Poter tries to lock up and control but Matias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Poter tries to buck Matias off so he can stand up but Matias has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Poter falls backwards, slamming Matias to the mat but Matias holds on tight! Poter is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lionel Matias!
Post fight, an emotional Lionel Matias said 'I want to say thanks to Kyro for a great fight, he's a great fighter. I also want to thank my manager, lucas cresta for having confidence in me. Now I want to keep moving forward.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Perreira De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walters
vs
Perreira De Souza

191 cm
30
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

187 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Fury Nutrition Inc.
{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perreira De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perreira De Souza somewhat.

Perreira De Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perreira De Souza passes into half guard.
Perreira De Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perreira De Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters wants to get back to his feet.
Perreira De Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walters tries to roll over but Perreira De Souza keeps him under 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!
Perreira De Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Walters is not content to let Perreira De Souza control the position.
Ground and pound from Perreira De Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza drops an elbow to the side of Walters's head.
Walters wants to improve his position but Perreira De Souza is controlling well.
Perreira De Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perreira De Souza drops an elbow to the side of Walters's head.
Perreira De Souza prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters's coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perreira De Souza prevents Walters from standing back up.
Perreira De Souza is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Perreira De Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Walters is not content to let Perreira De Souza control the position.
Walters has hold of Perreira De Souza's hands but Perreira De Souza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters wants to get back to his feet.
Perreira De Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walters wants to improve his position but Perreira De Souza is controlling well.

Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perreira De Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perreira De Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Perreira De Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Walters is rocked!
Perreira De Souza lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Walters! More strikes land and this one is all over! Perreira De Souza jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
An out of breath Sebasti Perreira De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Daves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Daves
vs
Frederick

194 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

193 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Daves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daves gets caught napping as Frederick dives in and scores a takedown. Daves manages to retain guard.
Daves keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frederick postures up in Daves's guard and throws a big left but Daves blocks it.
Frederick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frederick throwing strikes from guard but Daves blocks nicely.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Daves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frederick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daves keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick connects with a couple of short punches.
Frederick postures up in Daves's guard and throws a big left but Daves blocks it.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Daves is keeping the position.
Frederick is looking to work some ground and pound but Daves has wrist control.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daves keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Frederick.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Daves shows good takedown defense.
Frederick shoots in but Daves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daves tries to clinch up.

Frederick pushes Daves up against the cage in a clinch.

Frederick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daves regains guard immediately.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick postures up and lands a big shot to Daves's brow.

Frederick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frederick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daves keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daves keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Daves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Frederick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Frederick looks for a takedown but Daves sprawls well.
Frederick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Daves is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ty Daves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Frederick.
Daves looks for a takedown but Frederick sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Frederick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Frederick fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Frederick moves into range and clinches up with Daves.
Frederick missing with knees to the body.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Daves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Frederick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daves to the mat. Daves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Daves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frederick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Frederick gets to his feet - Daves follows without any prompting.

Frederick moves into the clinch.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Frederick blocks it.

Frederick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daves is trying to keep an underhook but Frederick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Daves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frederick on the ground.
Frederick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daves defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paul Frederick has got the better of the ground game so far.

Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
Frederick wants to take a breather but Daves is having none of it.
Frederick trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
Frederick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frederick trying to control from half guard but Daves is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frederick decides to return to a standing position.

Frederick gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Daves has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Daves lands a knee to the head.
Daves is pressed up against the cage. Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daves down to the mat. Daves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daves moves in looking to clinch but Frederick pushes him off.
Daves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frederick shoots in looking for a takedown but Daves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frederick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ty Daves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Frederick.
Daves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Frederick moves into the clinch successfully.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frederick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frederick's defenses.
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Daves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daves crunches a lovely knee into Frederick's ribcage.
Frederick is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daves landing knees to the head.
Daves throws an elbow but it misses.
Daves landing knees to the head.
Daves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frederick wants to get back to striking at distance but Daves won't allow it.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick has Daves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Frederick blocks with his arms.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Daves lands a knee to the head.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daves doesn't manage to clinch there - Frederick circles away.
Daves tries to clinch up
and Frederick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frederick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daves tries to avoid it but Frederick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daves to the ground. Daves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Frederick rushes Daves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daves stalling in the clinch but Frederick improves position.
Daves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Daves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ty Daves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Frederick.
Frederick wants a takedown.
Frederick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daves is defending well.
Daves with a knee to the head.
Daves connects with a knee to the head.
Frederick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frederick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frederick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daves fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick throws a right and a left that Daves avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Daves.

Frederick rushes Daves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Daves.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frederick up against the cage.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frederick blocks it with crossed arms.

Frederick manages to pull guard.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Daves postures up.
Ty Daves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.

We're going to have a standup here because Ty Daves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frederick is defended easily by Daves.

Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
Daves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frederick's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daves lands a nice elbow.
Frederick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frederick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frederick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frederick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frederick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daves throws an elbow but it misses.
Frederick fails to pull guard.

Frederick gets control of Daves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frederick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frederick looking to control.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frederick is proving hard to escape from.
Paul Frederick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick wants to control the position but Daves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Daves is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paul Frederick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daves doesn't manage to clinch there - Frederick circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Frederick.
I've got Frederick 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Frederick!

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God Gave Me Style . 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.

Jones
vs
Haze

193 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
213 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Purple Haze!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Haze shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Haze on that attempt.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.
A jab from Jones misses.
Haze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Haze was not able to check.
Haze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a combination but Haze avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Haze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haze showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.

Haze decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haze's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Haze ducks under and follows up with a left that Haze also avoids with ease.
Haze tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haze's calf.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Haze has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Haze shrugs off.

It looks like Purple Haze has been cut.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haze works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Haze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Haze has taken his back - oops!
Jones is trying to break free.
Haze not allowing Jones to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is in bad spot 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!

Haze looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Haze will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Haze keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control the hands but Haze breaks the grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haze struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

Haze stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones scores with a head kick. Haze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick that Haze semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab from Haze.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haze.
Jones jabs at Haze's body.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haze works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Haze with a hook.

Jones is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze shoots and misses
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Haze is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps Haze at a distance using the push kick.
Haze looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones catches Haze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.

Haze moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Haze pulls guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Haze is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haze trying to control from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish 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!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones scoring with strikes but Haze is staying in there.
Haze is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Haze swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haze's face.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Haze can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Haze tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Jones does no damage.

Haze gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Haze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haze forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Haze is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haze can't get the takedown.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Haze wants to clinch.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Haze avoids it well.
Haze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Haze's leg. Haze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Haze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze wants to clinch.
Haze darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haze will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Haze with an uppercut!
Jones works Haze's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is looking to slow Haze down with leg kicks.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Haze.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Haze off balance momentarily.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.

Haze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Haze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purple Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete comes to the cage accompanied by Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Aguete
vs
Khalidov

192 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aguete scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khalidov is looking to clinch.
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches up with Aguete, looking for a takedown. Khalidov pushes Aguete against the cage but Aguete circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aguete but Aguete pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khalidov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalidov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafael Aguete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
Khalidov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguete manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aguete tries to avoid it but Khalidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aguete to the ground. Aguete escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aguete checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aguete throws a monster overhand right that drops Khalidov! Aguete follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Aguete!
Rafael Aguete took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to say thanks to Mamed.. for the great fight we had, he is a great fighter. I also want to thank my manager lucas for having confidence in me. Now I will look for another win. '.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In the Door. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barbosa
vs
Yamamoto

185 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
28
206 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuki Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Yamamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Yamamoto thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it

and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Barbosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Yamamoto.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamamoto.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Yamamoto tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Yamamoto throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.

Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa stalling.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbosa.
A frustrated look appears on Yamamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbosa lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Yamamoto is trying to push Barbosa away but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbosa lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.

Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa presses Yamamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Yamamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Barbosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Barbosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamoto avoids it.
Barbosa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barbosa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Come on Barbosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamamoto's efforts to push away.
Barbosa lands a knee to the head.

Yamamoto is rocked!

It looks like Yuki Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa jerks Yamamoto's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Yamamoto drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Barbosa goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Barbosa because Yamamoto was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimo Ovaska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ovaska
vs
Rynn

195 cm
22
217 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rynn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rynn.
Ovaska needs to keep his hands up - Rynn had a free shot at his head there.
Ovaska tries to bum rush Rynn with a series of wild strikes but Rynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Ovaska.
Ovaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ovaska throws a low kick but Rynn moves out of range easily.
Ovaska scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Mikaiah Rynn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rynn lands with a cross.
Ovaska needs to keep his hands up - Rynn had a free shot at his head there.
Rynn clobbers Ovaska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ovaska falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rynn counter with a right hand.
Rynn throws out a leg kick but Ovaska moves out of range and Rynn only half commits.
A combination from Rynn does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Ovaska.
Rynn lands a slapping body shot.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovaska swinging wildly here.
Rynn with a jab.
Rynn throws out a loose jab but Ovaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ovaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Rynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovaska is just out of range.
Rynn connects with a leg kick. Ovaska looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ovaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ovaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rynn manages to avoid it.
Ovaska misses with the combination.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Rynn.
Rynn misses with a hook. Ovaska ducked under it nicely.
Rynn slips a jab and a cross from Ovaska.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ovaska misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovaska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ovaska slips a straight right by Rynn.
Ovaska thows a leg kick but Rynn checks it
and Rynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ovaska misses with a body kick.
Ovaska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovaska throws a push kick but Rynn slaps the foot to one side.
Ovaska misses with a few strikes there.
Rynn slips under a jab.
Ovaska looks to throw a body kick
and Rynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Rynn.
Ovaska gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Rynn.
Rynn blocks the body kick.
Ovaska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Rynn - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynn jabs Ovaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ovaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ovaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ovaska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovaska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ovaska throws the left hand but Rynn avoids the punch easily.
Rynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ovaska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Rynn. Beautiful body shot.
Rynn connects with a body shot that sends Ovaska's belly button to the back.
Ovaska is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ovaska blocks the body kick.
Ovaska connects with a right hand. Rynn shakes it off.
Ovaska misses with a double jab
and Rynn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Ovaska is rocked!
Rynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ovaska. That did some damage!
Rynn scores with a sloppy right hand. Ovaska should have avoided that one.
Oh Ovaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rynn lands with a thumping leg kick.

Rynn lands a big right hand that sends Ovaska crashing to the mat! Rynn stays standing though and waves Ovaska back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Rynn.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rynn! Ovaska is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikaiah Rynn!
Mikaiah Rynn is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarik Belson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody has chosen Tom Petty - Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Frank Brody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belson
vs
Brody

190 cm
21
174 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

181 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Brody!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Belson. Brody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belson.
Belson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belson works Brody's body with a nice hook.
Brody has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belson keeps the fight on the outside.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Belson.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belson trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brody can do anything to dispel that myth.

Belson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Belson crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody tries to buck Belson off but Belson is having none of it.
Belson trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.

Belson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brody is not content to let Belson control the position.

Belson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brody looks calm but he's in trouble here. Belson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brody is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Belson lets go of the hold and Brody can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarik Belson!
Jarik Belson retains his welterweight title!