FFC 21: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley has chosen Danger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Denton Daley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Daley

185 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Achilles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denton Daley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.
Daley misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that Daley semi-blocks.
Jones takes one on the button.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denton Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley.
A jab from Daley misses.
Daley throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daley moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Daley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Daley scores with a body shot.
Daley misses with a wild combination.
Daley fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by Daley.
Daley misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Daley backing up. Daley nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones lands with a straight right. Daley didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Daley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Daley pushes him off.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daley on the side of the head.
Daley misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by Daley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daley misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daley.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Daley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Daley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Daley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Nice shot by Daley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Daley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
Jones avoids the body shot from Daley.
Daley defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daley.
Daley throws out a powerful jab.
Daley scores with a body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a jab from Daley.
Daley lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Daley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daley throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Achilles Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Daley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A big left from Daley misses.
Daley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daley looking to slow down the pace here.
Daley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Daley misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Daley misses with a body punch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daley.
Daley tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daley.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Daley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daley misses with a body punch.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daley blocks an uppercut.
Daley has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jones.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Daley is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daley's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daley lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones has Daley pressed against the cage, preventing Daley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Daley.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones has Daley pressed against the cage, preventing Daley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is working Daley over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook to the side of 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!
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daley misses with some punches.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.

That has opened up Denton Daley's cut even more.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Daley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Achilles Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Daley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denton Daley'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. This is the final round!

Daley keeps the fight on the outside.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Daley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Daley throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Jones.

Jones moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daley can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Daley avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daley's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daley or not.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daley wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries a body shot but Daley blocks it.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daley tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Denton Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daley can't break the clinch.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daley's elbow.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Daley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones trying to stall but Daley improves his position.
Daley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Daley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.

Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Daley. Those never looked like landing.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Daley's ribs.

Jones drives through and clinches with Daley against the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones pushes Daley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Daley throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Daley avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Daley is rocked!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Daley.
Daley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Daley seems to have recovered his senses.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Daley controls his hands.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hunting High and Low. Rodrigo Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Killer

192 cm
23
243 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

150 cm
24
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.

Killer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Killer getting side control.

Killer wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva won't allow Killer to pass to mount.

Killer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Silva has recovered full guard.
Killer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but Killer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killer works his way into side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Killer tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Killer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Killer is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.

Killer is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.

Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva prevents Killer from improving position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Killer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Killer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killer looks winded!

Killer is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to control Killer's posture but Killer avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Killer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killer but great work by Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Killer is being controlled here.
Silva landing strikes.
Killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killer gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Silva tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Killer gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killer wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva scores with a one two! Killer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a head kick that drops Killer to the mat! Killer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rodrigo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.

Killer gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is working for a kimura but Killer is defending it quite comfortably.
Killer trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killer tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!

Killer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Killer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killer prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Killer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Killer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Killer's guard.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva wants to stand but Killer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
Silva trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer 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.
Killer is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killer manages to get back to half guard.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is trying to control. Killer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Killer manages to get to full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Killer controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

Killer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killer works his way into side control.

Killer has hold of Silva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Silva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Killer cranks the arm and Silva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Silva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Willy Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Storm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Storm
vs
Nowakowski

178 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nowakowski shoots in and bounces Storm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Nowakowski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Storm has locked up a guillotine! Storm's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nowakowski is holding on here and Storm must be using up a lot of energy. Nowakowski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Storm gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Storm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Matsuo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Churchill 's chin.

Churchill
vs
Matsuo

173 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Churchill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Matsuo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Churchill back to the cage. Matsuo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Hugo Churchill has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Churchill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Matsuo darts in and clinches Churchill up against the cage.

Matsuo manages to break the clinch.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Matsuo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Churchill counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsuo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Churchill .
Matsuo prevents Churchill from moving into mount.
Matsuo defending against the ground and pound.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuo keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuo defending against the ground and pound.
Matsuo is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Churchill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Churchill trying to control the action but Matsuo is working from the bottom.
Matsuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matsuo is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Churchill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Churchill thows a huge punch but Matsuo dodges it nicely.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuo keeps working.
Matsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Churchill is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Hugo Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Matsuo.
Matsuo closes the distance and clinches up with Churchill , looking for a takedown. Matsuo pushes Churchill against the cage but Churchill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsuo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Churchill swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo fails with a takedown attempt.

Churchill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matsuo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matsuo trying to control the position.
Churchill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo controls Churchill momentarily but Churchill frees himself.
Churchill trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Matsuo is looking for a triangle but Churchill pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Churchill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Churchill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Churchill shoots in for a takedown but Matsuo shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsuo.
Matsuo misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuo throws a push kick but Churchill slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuo can do to turn this around?
Churchill fails to land the takedown.
Churchill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuo's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsuo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown but Matsuo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Churchill . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matsuo gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuo tries to move to mount but Churchill blocks the move with his legs.
Churchill wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Matsuo tries to stand but Churchill is controlling his head.
Churchill is looking for a sweep.
Matsuo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuo is putting a hurting on Churchill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matsuo has knee on belly momentarily but Churchill bucks him off and regains half guard.
Churchill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Churchill wants to sweep but no luck.
Churchill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Churchill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Churchill is keeping the position for now.
Churchill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay Matsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Churchill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Churchill avoids a punch combination nicely.

Matsuo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Churchill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Churchill content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuo is keeping the position for now.
Churchill preventing the sweep.
Matsuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Matsuo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Matsuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill '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. This is the final round!

Matsuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Churchill .
Churchill keeps the fight on the outside.
Churchill goes for a double leg but Matsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuo continues to drive forward.
Matsuo lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Churchill . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matsuo manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Churchill trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Churchill is really struggling to control Matsuo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Churchill trying to control but Matsuo is working from the bottom.
Churchill tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuo is retaining full guard.
Matsuo wants to stand but Churchill is controlling the position.
Churchill advances to half guard.
Churchill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsuo!
Matsuo tries to lock up and control but Churchill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Churchill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matsuo because Churchill loaded up on that one.
Churchill avoids the attempt from Matsuo to control.
Churchill throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Churchill controlling the pace for now.
Matsuo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Churchill avoids the attempt from Matsuo to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Matsuo is squirming around, avoiding Churchill 's attempts to control the action.
Matsuo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Churchill .
Hugo Churchill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuo working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Matsuo really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Churchill throwing strikes here but Matsuo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Churchill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matsuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Churchill is keen to just control but Matsuo is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Churchill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Churchill 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Churchill !

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Kalnoky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kalnoky
vs
Nastula

175 cm
24
146 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

150 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Sparta Fightware

MB Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Kalnoky!
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, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nastula dives in and grabs Kalnoky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalnoky pushes down on Nastula's head and hops out.
Nastula shoots and misses
and Kalnoky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nastula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nastula with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kalnoky moves into the clinch.
Tomas Kalnoky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Kalnoky lands a knee to the head.
Kalnoky is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalnoky down to the mat. Kalnoky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalnoky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalnoky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalnoky wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalnoky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalnoky swivels and escapes.
Nastula shoots and misses
and Kalnoky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nastula tries for a takedown but Kalnoky circles away easily
and Kalnoky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kalnoky clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalnoky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nastula.
Nastula is working for takedown but Kalnoky is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kalnoky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nastula misses with a takedown attempt

and Kalnoky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalnoky.
Kalnoky scores a nice knee to the body.
Nastula looks winded!
Kalnoky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalnoky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nastula's face.
Kalnoky landing knees to the body.

Kalnoky has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Nastula goes down! Kalnoky dives on top of him - Nastula manages to get guard.

Nastula is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalnoky content to stall in guard here.
Nastula is still in real trouble! Can Kalnoky finish him?
Kalnoky lands a couple of elbows.
Kalnoky loads up on a big left hand. Nastula felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kalnoky looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nastula can't hide his disappointment, as Kalnoky celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Kalnoky!
An out of breath Tomas Kalnoky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kazimierczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Underwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Kazimierczak's chin.

Underwood
vs
Kazimierczak

178 cm
20
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
26
138 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

MB Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Kazimierczak!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kazimierczak misses.
Underwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Kazimierczak misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Underwood stuffs the takedown.
Kazimierczak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Underwood's head coaches at Turka Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazimierczak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Underwood sends Kazimierczak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Underwood is motioning to the referee to let Kazimierczak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Kazimierczak is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierczak or perhaps it was just good defense by Underwood, which made it look bad.
Kazimierczak is still on wobbly legs! Can Underwood finish him?
Francis Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kazimierczak.
A thudding body kick lands there by Underwood!
Kazimierczak looks winded!
Underwood lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kazimierczak head around and knocks him out cold! Underwood hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Underwood!
An out of breath Francis Underwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macbeth has chosen The Rains of Castamere as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Xavier Barbossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barbossa
vs
Macbeth

197 cm
28
285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sparta Fightware

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Macbeth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macbeth.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Macbeth is just out of range.
Macbeth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macbeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbossa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Macbeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa wants to break free but Macbeth has control.
Barbossa is trying to break free.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbossa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Macbeth.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.

Barbossa breaks from the clinch.
Macbeth walks into a jab.
Macbeth wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Macbeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbossa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macbeth moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macbeth wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
Macbeth lands a body shot.
Barbossa misses with a double jab

and Macbeth counters by clinching up.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands.
I was talking to Barbossa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling the position.
Macbeth throws a head punch that misses.
Macbeth has Barbossa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbossa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.

Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macbeth works Barbossa's body with a nice hook.
Barbossa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Macbeth counters by clinching up.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Macbeth working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Macbeth.

Barbossa breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Macbeth clinches with his opponent.
Macbeth lands a body punch.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macbeth blocks an uppercut.

Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!

Macbeth clinches.
Macbeth misses with a punch on the inside.
Macbeth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
Macbeth gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Macbeth.
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macbeth tries a body shot but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Macbeth.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Macbeth has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth lands a body punch.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Macbeth blocks it.
Macbeth digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macbeth scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Barbossa tries to work over Macbeth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Macbeth.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth scores with a shoulder strike.
Macbeth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macbeth lands an uppercut.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
Macbeth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbossa.
A short right from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth presses Barbossa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Macbeth lands a right hand.
Macbeth misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Macbeth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Macbeth misses with some punches.
Macbeth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macbeth is leaning against Barbossa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Macbeth.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macbeth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth cracks Barbossa with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macbeth lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Macbeth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Macbeth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbossa misses with a few strikes there.
Macbeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Oooooh!!! Barbossa has knocked Macbeth down with a huge combo! Barbossa steps away and waves a wobbly Macbeth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barbossa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Macbeth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Macbeth has the dominant position.
Macbeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Macbeth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macbeth keeps control of Barbossa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Macbeth.
A left hand lands to the body for Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbossa or not.
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macbeth misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macbeth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macbeth gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands a nice uppercut.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Macbeth.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth pushes Barbossa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macbeth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macbeth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbossa or not.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
A shot in the inside from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macbeth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbossa.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macbeth scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Macbeth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth is leaning against Barbossa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macbeth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth digs a right hand into Barbossa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbossa's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.
A right hook to the body lands for Macbeth.
Macbeth lands with a short shot to the head.
Macbeth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch but Macbeth keeps him there for the moment.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Good body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth is working Barbossa over against the cage.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macbeth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Macbeth.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Macbeth.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Good body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Macbeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macbeth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Macbeth.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Macbeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macbeth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a shot to the body.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macbeth presses Barbossa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Macbeth lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
Macbeth lands with a left to the head.
Macbeth pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macbeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macbeth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macbeth misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macbeth.
A short body shot lands from Macbeth as the two fighters clinch.
Macbeth lands a shot to the body.
Macbeth scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Macbeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macbeth is leaning against Barbossa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Macbeth.
A short body shot lands from Macbeth as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
Macbeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Macbeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Macbeth closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Macbeth.
Macbeth keeps control of Barbossa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Macbeth.
Macbeth has Barbossa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbossa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Macbeth.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbossa or not.
Macbeth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Macbeth throws a head punch that misses.
Macbeth digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brody Macbeth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macbeth lands with a left to the head.
Macbeth lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Macbeth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macbeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macbeth misses with a body punch.
Macbeth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macbeth can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
Macbeth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands with a short shot to the head.
Macbeth lands with a light punch inside.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth lands a shot to the body.
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macbeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macbeth lands with a light punch inside.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Macbeth.
Macbeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macbeth misses with a punch to the body.
Macbeth lands an uppercut.
Macbeth misses with a body punch.
Macbeth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbossa.
Macbeth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Macbeth.
A short uppercut from Macbeth.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macbeth lands with a left to the head.
Macbeth misses with the head strike.
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a body punch.
Macbeth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macbeth misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Macbeth.
Macbeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands.
Macbeth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
Macbeth misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macbeth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Macbeth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macbeth misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macbeth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Barbossa is rocked!
Macbeth lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macbeth creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barbossa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barbossa drops to his knees and Macbeth pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Macbeth!
As Brody Macbeth got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It has been a fun ride. I want to give a big thanks to Danny Laverty for making this fighting nonsense fun while it lasted. There once was a dream that was Fortitude FC and this is not it. Another big thanks goes to Barbossa for sharing two awesome fights with me. I'm sure we will fight again some '.
Xavier Barbossa was interviewed post fight and said ' 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes into the arena with Cudi the Kid blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aoki
vs
Benton

170 cm
25
155 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benton misses with a hook.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton misses the jab.
Benton throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
Benton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Benton misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips a jab from Benton.
Benton throws a right hand that misses

and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Benton fights it but they end up in guard.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.

Benton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton working a defensive guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton is the new welterweight champion!
Grant Benton 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
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

James
vs
Gracie

210 cm
27
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

MB Nutrition

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 11 - 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses the jab.

James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.

Gracie wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

James working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
James is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royler Gracie!
Royler Gracie is the new super heavyweight champion!
Royler Gracie decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.