FFC 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royler Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Oliveira
vs
Gracie

150 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Oliveira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie 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.
Oliveira looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Oliveira won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Oliveira is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royler Gracie!
Royler Gracie took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

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 Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babi Ala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Santos
vs
Ala

225 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

194 cm
26
279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babi Ala!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos tries to keep at a distance but Ala has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ala has picked Santos up - he's going for a ride! Ala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ala is tapping! Great win for Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Santos!

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energy
A | B

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 Techo Alaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaga comes to the cage accompanied by shaban shaulich. Monkey Business will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Alaga
vs
Business

197 cm
29
270 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

MB Nutrition

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Techo Alaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alaga counters with a nice body kick.
Business defending well as Alaga loads up on a big left hand.
Business throws a right and a left that both miss.
Business has a takedown stuffed.

Business gets a takedown into half guard.

Alaga kicks Business off and gets back to his feet.
Business shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alaga as he jumps to the side.
Techo Alaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Business.

Business shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alaga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Business sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alaga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alaga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Alaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Alaga is defending well.
Business lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alaga down.
Alaga tries to buck Business off but Business is having none of it.
Alaga taking a bit of punishment here - Business scoring with strikes.
Business has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Business's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Business are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Alaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Alaga is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Business tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Business has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alaga is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Business yanks on the arm and Alaga is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Business.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Business!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Monkey Business made sure he mentioned MB Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan comes to the cage accompanied by Thai National Anthem - . The key to victory for Alak Aksornpan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aksornpan
vs
Shackleton

185 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

178 cm
24
201 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton dives in for a single leg takedown but Aksornpan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Aksornpan manages to break the clinch.
Shackleton misses with a looping left.
Aksornpan misses with a low kick.
Aksornpan connects with a solid leg kick.
Shackleton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aksornpan defends it nicely.
Aksornpan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shackleton back to the cage. Aksornpan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aksornpan cracks Shackleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown but Aksornpan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alak Aksornpan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Shackleton misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Aksornpan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleton doesn't seem phased though.
Aksornpan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Shackleton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aksornpan bucks up and tries to throw Shackleton off but instead Shackleton has got his back!
Shackleton misses with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Aksornpan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shackleton lands punches and elbows.
Aksornpan is trapped and Shackleton is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shackleton scores with punches from the back.

Shackleton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shackleton has Aksornpan flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shackleton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shackleton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shackleton avoiding Aksornpan 's attempts to control his hands.
Aksornpan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Aksornpan covering up well and avoiding damage.
I really don't envy Aksornpan right now.
Shackleton cracks Aksornpan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aksornpan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Aksornpan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Aksornpan wants to get back to his feet.
Aksornpan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Aksornpan is trying to stand back up.
Shackleton lands a shot to the head.
Shackleton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aksornpan hold on?!
Aksornpan trying to get back to his feet but Shackleton is in full control for now.
Shackleton softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aksornpan hold on?
Shackleton tries to keep control of the position but Aksornpan is staying busy.
Shackleton lands punches and elbows.

It looks like Alak Aksornpan has been cut.
Shackleton scores with strikes from the back.
Shackleton is looking to control Aksornpan but Aksornpan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shackleton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aksornpan hold on?

Alak Aksornpan's cut is getting worse.
Shackleton lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aksornpan showing good submission defense here.
Can Aksornpan hold on?! Shackleton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aksornpan darts in trying to clinch

and Shackleton counters with a single leg into guard. Aksornpan didn't expect that.
Shackleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shackleton is working Aksornpan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shackleton trying to control but Aksornpan is working from the bottom.
Shackleton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aksornpan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Aksornpan keeps moving.
Shackleton passes into half guard.
Shackleton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aksornpan defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksornpan punching from the bottom.
Shackleton is trying to control. Aksornpan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shackleton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aksornpan!
Shackleton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shackleton cracks Aksornpan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aksornpan working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleton landing strikes from the mount and Aksornpan is in trouble!

Shackleton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aksornpan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aksornpan!
Aksornpan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan stopping the sweep attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton wants to stand up but Aksornpan is controlling him.
Shackleton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aksornpan is trying to stand up here but Shackleton is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aksornpan wants to control but Shackleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shackleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton prevents Aksornpan from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton is pressing down on Aksornpan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aksornpan is holding on for now.
Aksornpan is looking to improve his position.
Aksornpan manages to get to full guard.

Aksornpan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shackleton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shackleton throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aksornpan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Biggie Shackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shackleton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shackleton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aksornpan is trying to control the position but Shackleton postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shackleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aksornpan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton fails to land the takedown.
Aksornpan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Shackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shackleton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aksornpan is out of range.
Aksornpan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aksornpan tries to bum rush Shackleton with a series of wild strikes but Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackleton has his takedown stuffed
and Aksornpan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shackleton thinking.
Shackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shackleton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aksornpan counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleton throws a leg kick that misses.

Shackleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aksornpan trying to control but Shackleton postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shackleton connects with a nice short shot to Aksornpan's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton moves nicely into side control.
Shackleton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shackleton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aksornpan is trying to get back to his feet.
Aksornpan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shackleton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shackleton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Alak Aksornpan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aksornpan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aksornpan wants to control but Shackleton is having none of it.
Alak Aksornpan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton raining down hammerfists from mount.

Jeez, Alak Aksornpan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biggie Shackleton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munchack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Franklin Munchack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Goodman's chin.

Goodman
vs
Munchack

203 cm
23
274 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

220 cm
25
273 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Munchack's leg but Munchack calmly moves out of range.
Goodman feints a jab promting Munchack to slip. Goodman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Munchack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Munchack moved away.
Goodman misses with the body kick

and Munchack counters with a takedown into side control.
Munchack working away.
Munchack in side control, throwing shots but Goodman defends.
Goodman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goodman is defending against the submission attempts here by Munchack.
Goodman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Munchack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goodman tries to get to full guard but Munchack has control of the leg.
Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munchack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Munchack gets to his feet - Goodman follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodman throws a low kick but Munchack moves out of range easily.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Munchack blocks it.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Munchack moved away.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but Munchack moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Munchack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munchack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munchack keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Munchack is trying to keep Goodman in close.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goodman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Munchack tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Munchack is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munchack avoid being mounted?

Munchack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munchack is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Munchack gets caught flat footed, as Goodman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Munchack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Munchack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munchack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goodman is trying to control but can't.
Munchack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goodman!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munchack raining down hammerfists from mount.
Munchack throwing strikes here but Goodman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Goodman is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Munchack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodman regains half guard.
Franklin Munchack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goodman tries to get to full guard but Munchack has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control from the bottom.

Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
Munchack works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Munchack.
Munchack working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munchack working his ground and pound in the gym.
An elbow from Munchack crashes against the mat.
Munchack working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack landing a few strikes.
Munchack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Goodman is rocked!
Goodman wants to control but Munchack postures up.
Oh Goodman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munchack trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Munchack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Goodman is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Munchack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Munchack!
Franklin Munchack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Nales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Aladeen
vs
Nales

185 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Nales!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nales throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aladeen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aladeen ducks under a wild hook from Nales.
Aladeen throws a body punch but Nales moves out of range.

Nales closes the distance and clinches.
Aladeen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
Nales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Aladeen.
Nales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aladeen walks away with a smile on his face. Nales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nales misses with a few strikes there.
Aladeen dodges the punch combination from Nales.
Nales scores with a jab to the head.
Nales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nales tries to clinch up.
Aladeen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aladeen. Aladeen obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haffaz Aladeen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nales lands a left and a right that send Aladeen crashing to the mat, dazed. Nales thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Aladeen is rocked!
Rusty Nales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nales tries to clinch but Aladeen moves out of range.
Oh Aladeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aladeen looks to land a right hand but Nales moved out of range.
Aladeen throws a leg kick but Nales moved away.
Aladeen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nales misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nales drops Aladeen with a beautiful combination! Aladeen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nales is looking for the KO!
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!
Aladeen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aladeen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Nales.
Aladeen connects with a right hand. Nales shakes it off.
Nales fails with an attempt to clinch.

Nales dives in and scores a takedown into Aladeen's guard.
Nales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aladeen's guard.
Aladeen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nales throwing strikes from guard but Aladeen blocks nicely.

Aladeen working for a triangle but Nales defends it easily.
Nales throwing strikes from guard but Aladeen blocks nicely.
Nales distracts Aladeen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aladeen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Nales from controlling successfully.
Nales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aladeen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aladeen throws a head kick but Nales moves out of range.
Nales tried to score with a low kick but Aladeen checks it.
Aladeen throws a head kick that half lands.
Nales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aladeen avoids it really well and circles away.
Aladeen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nales shoots in looking for a takedown. Aladeen tries to sprawl out of it but Nales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aladeen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Aladeen finds it's target.
Nales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aladeen's waist but Aladeen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nales off to one side.
Nales scores with a three punch combo!
Aladeen throws a head kick that misses.
Aladeen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nales throws a jab but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Aladeen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aladeen, right into the meat.
Aladeen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nales tries to clinch there but Aladeen circles away.
Nales throws the kick towards the body but Aladeen avoids it.
Nales throws a right and a left that Aladeen avoids nicely.
Nales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aladeen pinned against the cage. Aladeen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aladeen throws out a loose jab but Nales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusty Nales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aladeen tries to clinch but Nales is having none of it.

Aladeen rushes Nales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aladeen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nales.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Nales.
Aladeen prevents a body shot from Nales.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aladeen breaks from the clinch.
Aladeen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aladeen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nales is looking to clinch but Aladeen is avoiding it.
Aladeen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nales checks it well.
Aladeen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aladeen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aladeen cracks Nales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Aladeen there.

Nales scores with a takedown into Aladeen's guard.
Nales wants to control from the top but Aladeen keeps moving.
Nales throws an elbow that misses. Aladeen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nales's guard. Nice move by Aladeen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nales lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nales preventing the sweep.
Aladeen trying to keep a closed guard but Nales is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nales working some strikes from top position.
Aladeen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nales trying to control but Aladeen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aladeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Nales from controlling successfully.
Nales wants to stand and escape but instead Aladeen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Nales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aladeen manages to get himself to full guard.

Aladeen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nales trying to control but Aladeen is working from the bottom.

Aladeen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nales defends well.
Nales wants to control from the top but Aladeen keeps moving.
Nales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aladeen's guard.
Aladeen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haffaz Aladeen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aladeen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nales.
Nice sprawl there from Aladeen as Nales shoots in.
Aladeen lands a leg kick that knocks Nales off balance momentarily.
Nales has a takedown stuffed.
Aladeen throws a low kick, looking for Nales's leg but Nales calmly moves out of range.
Aladeen lands the left hand.
Nales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aladeen pinned against the cage. Aladeen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Nales.
Donk. Nales catches Aladeen right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen connects with a solid leg kick.

Nales moves into range and clinches up with Aladeen.
Aladeen scores with a knee to the head.
Nales misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nales.
Nales stalling in the clinch but Aladeen improves position.
Aladeen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aladeen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nales backwards.

Nales breaks the clinch.
Aladeen dodges the punch combination from Nales.
Aladeen tries to clinch but Nales is having none of it.
Aladeen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Nales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aladeen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aladeen 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nales wants to get up but he can't break Aladeen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aladeen has Nales pulled in close to control his posture.
Nales throws a big elbow that misses.

Aladeen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nales defends it easily.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Nales from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aladeen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aladeen feints and then cracks Nales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nales down.
Nales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rusty Nales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nales moves out of range of the leg kick from Aladeen.
Nales takes a swing at Aladeen's ribcage but misses.

Nales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aladeen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nales misses with the ground and pound.

Nales decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aladeen lands a leg kick that knocks Nales off balance momentarily.
Aladeen throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nales is looking to clinch but Aladeen is avoiding it.
Nales misses with a takedown attempt - Aladeen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aladeen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aladeen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nales is out of range and Aladeen settles back down.
Aladeen keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aladeen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nales. That did some damage!
Nales takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aladeen throws a chopping leg kick but Nales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aladeen throws a sloppy head kick and Nales moves out of range easily.
Nales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aladeen throws a leg kick that misses.

Nales fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aladeen to the ground. Nales is now in Aladeen's guard.
Nales throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haffaz Aladeen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladeen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haffaz Aladeen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fabolous - My Time ft. Jeremih. 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.

Reem
vs
McCann

180 cm
24
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale McCann!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. McCann should have avoided that one.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCann thinking.
Reem digs a good hook to McCann's body.
McCann tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
McCann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCann takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCann throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
McCann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Melvin Reem has been cut.
Reem throws a right hand that McCann ducks under and follows up with a left that McCann also avoids with ease.
Reem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann thuds his right hand into Reem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
McCann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and McCann settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem is looking to clinch but McCann is avoiding it.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
McCann misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a leg kick.
Reem lands a lovely overhand right.
McCann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
McCann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
McCann tests Reem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCann misses with a looping right.
McCann takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from McCann misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Reem counters with a head kick that drops McCann to the mat! McCann scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

McCann is rocked!
McCann slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Reem knocks McCann out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Reem!
A relieved looking Melvin Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nergal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flagg
vs
Nergal

185 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
192 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Nergal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nergal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
Flagg catches Nergal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nergal scoring well with a low kick there.
Nergal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flagg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nergal throws a head kick that half lands.

Flagg rushes Nergal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nergal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nergal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nergal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
Nergal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nergal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
Nergal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flagg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flagg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nergal tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg working aggressively here.

Flagg breaks the clinch.
Flagg slips under a jab from Nergal.
Nergal throws a front kick that sends Flagg stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Flagg misses.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nergal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
Nergal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nergal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flagg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flagg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nergal wants to land a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Nergal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flagg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nergal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flagg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Flagg has Nergal up against the cage in a clinch.
Nergal lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nergal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flagg is defending well for now.

Nergal lands a takedown into guard.
Nergal throws a strike but Flagg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Flagg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nergal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flagg tries to stand but Nergal is controlling from the bottom.
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nergal is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nergal pushes a forearm under Flagg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flagg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Nergal!
Rocky Nergal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Derek Burns will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pierre Hennard
vs
Burns

175 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
216 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

MB Nutrition

Heisenberg
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

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

Burns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hennard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hennard wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Hennard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hennard is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Hennard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Hennard eventually gives up the hold.
Hennard wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Hennard is controlling him

Hennard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burns is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Pierre Hennard!
George Pierre Hennard retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, George Pierre Hennard waved his t-shirt featuring MB Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Ralek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

James
vs
Ralek

210 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

198 cm
27
273 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

MB Nutrition

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentin Ralek!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Ralek tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ralek slips under a jab from James.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ralek's head.

It looks like Valentin Ralek has been cut.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James cracks a nice hook into Ralek's ribs.
Ralek tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James cracks Ralek with a right hand to the side of the head.
James loads up on a big right hand but Ralek slips the punch.
Ralek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James misses with an uppercut.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ralek moves away.
Ralek tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Ralek should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a hook but Ralek blocks it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ralek moves away.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ralek in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralek throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Ralek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peter James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Ralek is rocked!
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralek is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ralek out cold! Ralek corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter James!
Peter James retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Peter James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Valentin Ralek was interviewed post fight and said 'I had some problems in the camp for this fight but i will come back better than ever for sure.'.