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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumae Sukeyuki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vasililiev
vs
Sukeyuki

170 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

185 cm
40
185 lbs
8 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukeyuki cracks a nice hook into Vasililiev's ribs.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasililiev misses with a few strikes there.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sukeyuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasililiev throws a nice looking combination but Sukeyuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukeyuki misses with a takedown attempt - Vasililiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sukeyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sukeyuki darts in and clinches Vasililiev up against the cage.
Sukeyuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sukeyuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Sukeyuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vasililiev is looking to stand up but Sukeyuki won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukeyuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukeyuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev wants to get up but he can't break Sukeyuki 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vasililiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasililiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasililiev 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.
Sukeyuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasililiev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasililiev trying to control but Sukeyuki is working from the bottom.
Sukeyuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasililiev wants to pass the guard but Sukeyuki is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki wants to sweep here but Vasililiev controlling him for the moment.
Sukeyuki wants to stand up but Vasililiev is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vasililiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsumae Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki lands an overhand right.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki lands with a good body shot.
Vasililiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukeyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukeyuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasililiev is fending him off so far but Sukeyuki persists. Nope, Vasililiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasililiev is out of range.
A jab lands there for Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sukeyuki counter with a right hand.
Vasililiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sukeyuki is out of range.
Sukeyuki dodges the punch combination from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki cracks Vasililiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukeyuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.

Sukeyuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sukeyuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sukeyuki postures up in Vasililiev's guard and throws a big left but Vasililiev blocks it.
Vasililiev wants to sweep here but Sukeyuki controlling him for the moment.
Vasililiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasililiev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukeyuki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasililiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Sukeyuki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasililiev taking a breather.
Sukeyuki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasililiev can't break the clinch.
Sukeyuki lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasililiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sukeyuki avoids it.
Sukeyuki can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukeyuki has Vasililiev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasililiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vasililiev is trying to maintain a safe position but Sukeyuki gets an underhook and turns Vasililiev into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sukeyuki wants to break free but Vasililiev has control.

Sukeyuki breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matsumae Sukeyuki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukeyuki throws a one two combo.
Sukeyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki throws a good cross that connects.
Vasililiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sukeyuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasililiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sukeyuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sukeyuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sukeyuki is thwarting Vasililiev's attempts to control the position.
Sukeyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasililiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasililiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki stopping the sweep attempt from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki is looking to stand up but Vasililiev won't let him.
Vasililiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukeyuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Sukeyuki keeping moving, preventing Vasililiev from controlling successfully.
Vasililiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sukeyuki kicks Vasililiev off and gets to his feet.
Vasililiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukeyuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukeyuki with a nice cross.
Vasililiev misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev tries to bum rush Sukeyuki with a series of wild strikes but Sukeyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev throws a right hand that Sukeyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukeyuki also avoids with ease.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Sukeyuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukeyuki lands a nice looking body shot.

Sukeyuki closes the distance and pushes Vasililiev back into the cage.
Vasililiev is trying to push Sukeyuki away but Sukeyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sukeyuki throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sukeyuki jumps guard and drags Vasililiev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Sukeyuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasililiev stops Sukeyuki from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is trying to control the position but Vasililiev postures up.
Sukeyuki lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sukeyuki wants to get back to his feet but Vasililiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasililiev wants to control from the top but Sukeyuki keeps moving.
Sukeyuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vasililiev dives into side control.
Vasililiev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasililiev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sukeyuki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vasililiev's guard! Nice work there by Sukeyuki !
Vasililiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Sukeyuki throwing strikes from guard but Vasililiev blocks nicely.
Sukeyuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet but Sukeyuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sukeyuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukeyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasililiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumae Sukeyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sukeyuki postures up in Vasililiev's guard and throws a big left but Vasililiev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsumae Sukeyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sukeyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a nice body shot.
Sukeyuki stalks Vasililiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasililiev's face. Vasililiev staggers backwards, shaken.
A cross from Sukeyuki lands.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Sukeyuki counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Vasililiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukeyuki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasililiev backs up against the cage.
Sukeyuki misses with a double jab.
Sukeyuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukeyuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev misses with the combination.
A jab from Sukeyuki does it's job there.

Sukeyuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasililiev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sukeyuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasililiev keeps working.
Vasililiev gets back to half guard.
Sukeyuki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasililiev.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki is keeping busy.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.
Sukeyuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasililiev's head.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki winds up and cracks Vasililiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sukeyuki trying to control the action but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukeyuki drops an elbow to the side of Vasililiev's head.
Sukeyuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasililiev defending well though.
Sukeyuki stops Vasililiev from getting back to his feet.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki is keeping busy.
Sukeyuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sukeyuki is looking to take a break and control but Vasililiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sukeyuki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasililiev controls his leg.
Vasililiev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sukeyuki is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matsumae Sukeyuki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sukeyuki !
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
enabling Sukeyuki to counter with a crisp jab.

Sukeyuki moves into range and clinches up with Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki prevents Vasililiev from breaking the clinch.
Sukeyuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sukeyuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Sukeyuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsumae Sukeyuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sukeyuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Sukeyuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasililiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sukeyuki trying to control the action but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki postures up.
Vasililiev is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sukeyuki 's best efforts.
Sukeyuki is taking a breather. Vasililiev 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasililiev is looking to control Sukeyuki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasililiev avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sukeyuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasililiev enables Sukeyuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasililiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsumae Sukeyuki !
Our winner, Matsumae Sukeyuki , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro comes to the cage accompanied by Buckethead - jump man. 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.

Minotauro
vs
Fielding

185 cm
42
253 lbs
31 - 22 - 1

210 cm
30
240 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding misses with a body shot.
Fielding misses with a wild combination.
Fielding walks into a jab.
Fielding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minotauro.
Fielding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fielding throws a big shot that misses.
Dexter Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Fielding. Those never looked like landing.
Fielding throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Minotauro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fielding.
Fielding misses with a series of wild punches.
Fielding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minotauro sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Minotauro closes the distance and clinches.
Minotauro trying to control the position but instead, Fielding has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minotauro into the cage.
Minotauro leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minotauro pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ze Minotauro.
Fielding fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with a looping right.
Minotauro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Minotauro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Minotauro throws a head kick that half lands.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fielding shoots in but no luck this time.
Fielding has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Minotauro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fielding fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fielding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minotauro as he avoids it easily.
Ze Minotauro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Fielding.

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

It looks like Dexter Fielding has been cut.
Fielding throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Fielding coming out on top.
Fielding throws a right and a left that Minotauro avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fielding.
Minotauro lands a jab to Fielding's midsection.
Minotauro swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Fielding closes the distance and clinches.
Minotauro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Fielding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Minotauro moves into range and clinches up with Fielding.
Fielding misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Minotauro manages to break the clinch.
Fielding tries to clinch up.
Minotauro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fielding.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minotauro, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fielding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minotauro.
Minotauro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minotauro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fielding.
Fielding fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fielding tries to bum rush Minotauro with a series of wild strikes but Minotauro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minotauro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Fielding. Those never looked like landing.
Fielding tries for a takedown but Minotauro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minotauro sprawls well. Minotauro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minotauro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fielding throws a body punch but Minotauro moves out of range.
Fielding is trying desperately to land a takedown but Minotauro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fielding.
Minotauro swings for the body but Fielding moves out of range.
Minotauro throws a looping overhand right but Fielding ducks down to avoid it.
Fielding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minotauro circles away quickly and effectively.
Minotauro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fielding. That did some damage!
Fielding misses with a double jab.
Minotauro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fielding misses with a leg kick
and Minotauro counters with a straight right hand.
Fielding throws a lazy uppercut
and Minotauro counters with a good low kick that Fielding was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fielding is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Minotauro Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Fielding is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ze Minotauro!
A relieved looking Ze Minotauro 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez has chosen 99 Words for boobs as his entrance music. 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.

Aicrag
vs
Boubeez

185 cm
32
218 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

195 cm
39
285 lbs
29 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esoj Aicrag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boubeez scores with a body shot.
Boubeez 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.
Boubeez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boubeez stuffs the takedown.
Aicrag fails with the takedown.
Aicrag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boubeez.
Aicrag shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boubeez counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esoj Aicrag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aicrag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aicrag shoots in looking for a takedown but Boubeez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aicrag's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boubeez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aicrag circles away quickly and effectively.
Aicrag with a poor takedown
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Boubeez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aicrag.
Boubeez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esoj Aicrag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boubeez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aicrag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag shoots for a double leg takedown but Boubeez sprawls well. He's pushed Aicrag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boubeez as he jumps to the side.
Boubeez lands a really nice looking cross but Aicrag seems unphased.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown but Boubeez shows good takedown defense.
Boubeez leaves Aicrag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boubeez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boubeez tries to clinch there but Aicrag circles away.
Boubeez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aicrag moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag fails with the takedown
and Boubeez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aicrag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aicrag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boubeez circles away.
Aicrag throws a head kick that half lands.
Aicrag misses with a few strikes there.
Aicrag tries for a takedown but Boubeez circles away easily
and Boubeez counters with a left and a right... And another left! Aicrag is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iliek Boubeez!
Iliek Boubeez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Esoj Aicrag had this to say: 'I would like to thank all the fans for being here tonight! I'm sorry that I lost even thought I knew that I possessed the ability to win. I have learnt much from my opponent in this match and I promise to come back a stronger fighter, and I hope to be able to fight you again in the near future!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Masilungan's choice of entrance music: Return to Strength. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vegata
vs
Masilungan

175 cm
35
165 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

178 cm
39
164 lbs
35 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan throws a leg kick
and Vegata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masilungan takes a swing at Vegata's ribcage but misses.

Masilungan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vegata is trying to defend but Masilungan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masilungan trying to control the action but Vegata is working from the bottom.
Vegata is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masilungan postures up in Vegata's guard and throws a big left but Vegata blocks it.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masilungan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vegata working for submissions but it's allowed Masilungan to get to half guard.
Vegata tries to roll over but Masilungan keeps him under control.
Vegata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Vegata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jed Masilungan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jed Masilungan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (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. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heggs
vs
Velka

198 cm
35
280 lbs
30 - 17 - 1

188 cm
38
219 lbs
36 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dynamo Clothing
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka lands with a straight right. Heggs didn't see that one coming.
Heggs is looking to clinch but Velka is avoiding it.
Velka misses with a left hand

and Heggs counters with a head kick that drops Velka to the mat! Velka scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Heggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velka lands with a nice body punch.
Velka throws a head kick but Heggs moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velka, right into the meat.
Velka 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.
Velka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velka tries to clinch but Heggs moves out of range.
Heggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velka darts in trying to clinch
and Heggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velka rushes Heggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heggs.
Heggs throws a head punch that misses.
Velka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velka pushes Heggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velka is trying to stall.
Heggs is working Velka over against the cage.
Heggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs lands a right hand.
A short left from Heggs.

Velka is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heggs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velka is still on wobbly legs! Can Heggs finish him?
Heggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velka trying to land knees to the body.
Heggs throws a big uppercut that drops Velka! More strikes from Heggs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Velka lies dazed against the cage as Heggs celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
A victorious Luther Heggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Eamonn McGuigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wha
vs
McGuigan

225 cm
31
300 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

225 cm
28
295 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 17 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha misses with a leg kick.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wha.
A combination from McGuigan does no damage.
Wha tries a head kick but it misses.
Wha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuigan. That did some damage!
McGuigan misses with a head kick.
McGuigan lands a head shot.
McGuigan throws the kick towards the body but Wha avoids it.
Wha tries to clinch up but McGuigan circles away and keeps his distance.
Wha wants to clinch.
Wha lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wha drives through and clinches with McGuigan against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wha clinches up against the cage.
Wha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wha.
McGuigan has a couple of punches blocked by Wha.
McGuigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuigan is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Wha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
McGuigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
Wha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
McGuigan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wha is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wha lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wha's elbow.
Wha working aggressively here.
McGuigan blocks an elbow strike.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuigan counters with a body kick that stops Wha in his tracks momentarily.
McGuigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Wha looks to land a body kick but McGuigan moved away.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuigan goes for a double leg but Wha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wha continues to drive forward.
McGuigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wha can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wha fails to land.
McGuigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuigan is just out of range.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.

Wha pushes McGuigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Wha.
McGuigan lands a shoulder strike.

Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wha.
Wha misses with a straight right.
McGuigan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bleh Wha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wha ducks under a wild hook from McGuigan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuigan misses with a head kick.
Wha throws a wild body kick that McGuigan sees coming a mile off.
Wha looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuigan is just out of range.
Wha throws a looping overhand right but McGuigan ducks down to avoid it.
McGuigan misses with a wild combination.
Wha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha closes the distance but McGuigan moves to the side
and McGuigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wha misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wha moves out of range of the body kick.

McGuigan tries to keep at a distance but Wha has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuigan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wha throws a right hand that McGuigan ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuigan also avoids with ease.
Wha blocks a head kick by McGuigan.
Wha tries to clinch but McGuigan moves out of range.
Wha misses with a head kick.
Wha misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Wha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wha is looking to wear down McGuigan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wha forces McGuigan back against the cage and clinches.
Wha gets underhooks to prevent McGuigan's takedown attempt.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuigan controls his hands.
McGuigan just leaning against Wha, taking a breather.
McGuigan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamonn McGuigan.
McGuigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
McGuigan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wha is working McGuigan over against the cage.
McGuigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wha slips a jab and a cross from McGuigan.
McGuigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from McGuigan lands but Wha takes it in his stride.

Wha gets a clinch.
McGuigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wha gets an underhook and turns McGuigan into the cage.
McGuigan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wha prevents it.
McGuigan is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
Wha stops a takedown attempt from McGuigan.
McGuigan gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into McGuigan's ribcage.
McGuigan is breathing heavily.
Wha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuigan's elbow.
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Wha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuigan circles away.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuigan.

Wha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wha gets an underhook and turns McGuigan into the cage.
Wha pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuigan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Wha scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Eamonn McGuigan's cut even more.
Wha misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from McGuigan.
McGuigan can't get the takedown.
Wha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wha with a knee to the head.

Wha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wha wants to clinch.
McGuigan throws a wild body kick that Wha sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha is looking to clinch.
Wha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleh Wha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wha throws a body shot but no joy.

Wha pushes McGuigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuigan or not.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
McGuigan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuigan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bleh Wha is winning the standup battle so far.

Wha closes the distance and pushes McGuigan back into the cage.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
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!
Wha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wha pushes McGuigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuigan tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.

Wha breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.
Wha tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McGuigan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuigan.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.
McGuigan passes into half guard.

McGuigan is working for a submission of some sort.
Wha is looking to escape.
Eamonn McGuigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wha tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuigan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wha blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuigan.
McGuigan is looking to advance position but Wha won't allow it.
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!
McGuigan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wha's thigh. Wha counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wha looking for a sweep. Not yet Wha, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan trying to control but Wha is working from the bottom.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
McGuigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Wha has wrist control.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.
McGuigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuigan wants to pass the guard but Wha is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuigan on the ground.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Bleh Wha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wha looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuigan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bleh Wha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wha, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kharitonov
vs
Kongo

207 cm
40
272 lbs
35 - 22 - 0

194 cm
37
244 lbs
34 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kongo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Kongo.
Decent striking displayed by Kharitonov there.

It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.

Kongo pushes Kharitonov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kongo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo lands a nice uppercut.
Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kharitonov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharitonov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Kharitonov avoids it by throwing Kongo back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kongo looking to stall.
Kongo slows down the pace here.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Kongo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Kharitonov.
A short right from Kongo.
Kharitonov is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kharitonov pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to stall but Kharitonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kharitonov up against the cage.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.
Kharitonov misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kharitonov is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands an elbow inside.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Kongo lands with a left to the head.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov presses Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
Kongo taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Kharitonov in his tracks for a moment.
Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
Kharitonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Kharitonov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is working Kongo over against the cage.
Kongo looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Kharitonov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kharitonov cracks Kongo with a nice body shot.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kharitonov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Kongo's ribcage. Kongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That has opened up Kingo Kongo's cut even more.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharitonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.

Kongo is rocked!
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov dips a shoulder and cracks Kongo with a mighty uppercut! Kongo falls back against the cage and Kharitonov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kongo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kharitonov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
After winning the bout, Boris Kharitonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Touret's choice of entrance music: La Valse d'Amelie. On his way into the cage it seems that Bubba Rugowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bubba Rugowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rugowski
vs
Touret

225 cm
40
277 lbs
38 - 18 - 1

193 cm
28
267 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touret tries to clinch but Rugowski moves out of range.
Touret moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Rugowski throws a lazy right hand but Touret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rugowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Touret throws out the jab.

Touret takes the fight into the clinch.
Touret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rugowski's elbow.

Rugowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Touret tries to clinch but Rugowski moves out of range.
Rugowski misses with the combination.
Touret lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rugowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bubba Rugowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Touret tries to clinch but Rugowski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret moves to clinch but Rugowski breaks away
and Touret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Touret avoids a kick to the body.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.

Rugowski closes the distance and pushes Touret back into the cage.
Touret told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Touret - that landed with a thud.
Touret lands an elbow that stopped Rugowski in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Touret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rugowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Touret misses with an elbow strike.
Rugowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Touret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Touret.
Touret lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rugowski tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touret blocks the body kick.
Touret moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Touret takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rugowski misses with a hook

and Touret counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rugowski! Touret lets Rugowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Rugowski is rocked!

Bubba Rugowski's cut is getting worse.
Rugowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Touret.
Oh Rugowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Touret tries a head kick but it misses.
Rugowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Touret cracks the inside of Rugowski's front leg.
Touret avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Touret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rugowski throws out the jab.
Rugowski throws a hook to the side of Touret's head but Touret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Touret moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Touret tries to clinch up but Rugowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rugowski misses with a hook. Touret ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a sloppy body shot

and Touret holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Touret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rugowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rugowski can't find room to land a body shot as Touret controls the action.
Rugowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Touret with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Touret.
Rugowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rugowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Touret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rugowski misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Touret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Touret blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski catches Touret with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Touret fails in his attempt to clinch.
Touret fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Touret tries to clinch up
letting Rugowski counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rugowski.
Rugowski tries to land a front kick but Touret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Touret moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Touret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rugowski scores with a jab. Touret acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rugowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Rugowski scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Touret is looking to clinch.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Touret under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Rugowski. Those never looked like landing.
Rugowski lands a head kick!

Touret is rocked!
Rugowski drops Touret with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Touret! Rugowski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
A relieved looking Bubba Rugowski 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Delerium - Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mattos
vs
Ryan

206 cm
31
275 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

195 cm
36
280 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Mattos moved out of range nicely.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Mattos .
Mattos connects with a jab.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mattos .
Ryan tries to clinch but Mattos moves out of range.
Mattos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mattos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Ryan misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Mattos does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos .
Ryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Mattos is avoiding it.
Mattos avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Decent striking displayed by Mattos there.

That has opened up Jack Ryan's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Mattos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mattos scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mattos jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Mattos digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Ryan looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mattos rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mattos gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Mattos working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Ryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Mattos lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mattos .
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mattos lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Mattos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan looking to slow down the pace here.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos working some nice short punches in the clinch.

The cut above Jack Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mattos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattos .
Ryan trying to stall but Mattos improves his position.
Mattos lands a nice uppercut.
Mattos is looking to control Ryan's arms but Ryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mattos has his back to the cage.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mattos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Mattos looking to stall.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattos tries to stall but Ryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Mattos avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Mattos misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mattos pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mattos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Mattos has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Mattos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mattos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Jack Ryan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos is looking to control Ryan's arms but Ryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mattos has his back to the cage.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mattos .
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
Moyses Mattos is winning the standup battle so far.
Mattos drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mattos avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Mattos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mattos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mattos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mattos dodges the punch combination from Ryan.

Mattos forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Mattos .
Mattos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan tries a body shot but Mattos blocks it.
Mattos misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mattos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mattos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Mattos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mattos scores with a shoulder strike.
Mattos lands a nice uppercut.
Mattos lands with a light punch inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moyses Mattos !
Moyses Mattos retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Moyses Mattos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.