MBF 017 Johnson vs. Eaton PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TorOslo Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansi Pusilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansi Pusilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hansen
vs
Pusilla

220 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TorOslo Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ansi Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pusilla looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Pusilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Pusilla breaks the clinch.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.

Hansen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pusilla tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pusilla keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Pusilla wants to get back to full guard.
Pusilla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hansen's back!
Hansen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pusilla's guard. Nice work there by Hansen.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pusilla is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen prevents Pusilla from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pusilla manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pusilla avoiding damage.

Hansen drags the fight down to the ground.
Hansen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pusilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen wants to stand but Pusilla is controlling the position.

Hansen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pusilla uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen prevents Pusilla from moving into mount.
Hansen struggling a bit here.
Hansen is not content to let Pusilla control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pusilla controls the position.
Pusilla is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen is trying to control Pusilla's posture but Pusilla avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pusilla is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen is trying to escape the position but Pusilla is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pusilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansi Pusilla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pusilla wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pusilla tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pusilla to the ground. Pusilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pusilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hansen clinches up with Pusilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen jumps guard but Pusilla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Pusilla tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
Pusilla tries to pull guard but Hansen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pusilla can't get the takedown.
TorOslo Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansi Pusilla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pusilla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansen prevents it.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Pusilla won't allow it.
Pusilla can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is leaning against Pusilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Pusilla manages to break the clinch.
Pusilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pusilla sprawls and moves away.
Hansen moves in looking to clinch but Pusilla pushes him off.
Pusilla shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Pusilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pusilla wants a takedown but no success here.
Hansen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pusilla won't allow it.

Hansen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pusilla scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hansen manages to mount him!
Ansi Pusilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pusilla is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen controlling his opponent.
Hansen looking to finish Pusilla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pusilla!

Hansen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pusilla looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hansen! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TorOslo Hansen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wincent Montag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soros Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Montag
vs
Renato

155 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

155 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wincent Montag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soros Renato!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renato as he jumps to the side.

Montag closes the distance and pushes Renato back into the cage.

Montag decides to pull guard.
Renato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Renato throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montag looking to control.
Montag pulls Renato in close to his closed guard and prevents Renato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Renato looking to sit in guard and control but Montag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Renato trying to keep a closed guard but Montag is proving a slippery customer.
Renato keeping moving, preventing Montag from controlling successfully.
Montag stands and throws Renato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montag is staying tight to Renato's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Montag working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Montag is trying to get an arm triangle but Renato is defending well.
Montag grinds an elbow into Renato's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renato is looking to reverse the position.
Montag wants to control but Renato is keeping him busy.
Montag controlling from side mount.
Renato is not content to let Montag control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montag tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Renato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Renato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Renato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Renato takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Renato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Renato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montag wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montag trying to control the action but Renato is working from the bottom.
Montag is putting a hurting on Renato here, landing some big shots from side control.
Renato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montag trying to control the position but Renato is working away.
Renato struggling a bit here.

Montag tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Renato is looking to regain half guard here but Montag keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wincent Montag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Montag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renato defends it nicely.
Montag fails with the takedown.
Renato tries to clinch there but Montag circles away.
Renato tries to clinch but Montag is having none of it.
Montag swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Montag half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Renato misses with a takedown

and Montag counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Montag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Montag counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato fails to pull guard.
Wincent Montag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soros Renato.
Renato tries to pull guard but Montag holds him up against the cage and eventually Renato drops back down to his feet.
Montag tries to score a body lock takedown but Renato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Renato wants to take the fight to the mat but Montag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Montag prevents the takedown attempt.
Renato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montag leaves Renato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renato shoots for a takedown but Montag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montag shoots for a takedown but Renato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Renato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Montag moves into the clinch successfully.

Montag successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montag controlling the position.
Wincent Montag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Renato won't allow Montag to get back to his feet.
Montag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
Montag has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Renato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montag is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Renato, into his guard.

Montag wanted to stand there but Renato had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montag is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montag stopping the sweep attempt from Renato.
Montag trying to control but Renato is working from the bottom.
Renato is looking to sweep but instead, Montag has passed into half guard.
Montag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Renato is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Montag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Montag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Renato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montag.
Montag with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montag's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wincent Montag dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Montag shoots in but Renato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montag shoots in but Renato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montag as he avoids it easily.
Montag finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renato slaps away a takedown attempt from Montag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Renato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wincent Montag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montag goes for a double leg but Renato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Renato continues to drive forward.
Renato wants to counter with a clinch but Montag pushes him away.
Montag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montag has his takedown stuffed
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Renato is looking to clinch but Montag is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by Montag.
Renato throws a head kick but Montag moves out of range.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montag feinted with a counter takedown.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Montag sees coming a mile off.
Montag walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renato shoots in for a takedown but Montag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato is looking to clinch but Montag is avoiding it.
Renato shoots in for a takedown but Montag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato tries to land a leg kick but Montag saw it coming and moves away.
Montag fails with the takedown
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato dives in for a single leg takedown but Montag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Montag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renato.
Renato shoots in for a double leg but Montag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montag shoots for a takedown but Renato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Montag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Montag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Renato did well to prevent Montag getting 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!

Montag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Renato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montag.
Renato throws a strike from the bottom but Montag passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montag trying to control the position but Renato is working away.
Renato wants to control but Montag postures up.
Renato is trying to get back to half guard.
Montag is looking to take a break and control but Renato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Montag's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Renato wants to control but Montag postures up.

Montag is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Renato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montag wants to control but Renato is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montag cracks Renato with a big right hand but Renato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soros Renato.
I think Montag 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wincent Montag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chrisu Harrisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Harrisu
vs
Astra

200 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chrisu Harrisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Astra with that takedown attempt.
Harrisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Astra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrisu tries to clinch up but Astra circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrisu moves in looking to clinch but Astra pushes him off.
Harrisu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrisu shoots in but Astra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astra leaves Harrisu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrisu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrisu Harrisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Astra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrisu is fending him off so far but Astra persists. Nope, Harrisu circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrisu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrisu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Astra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Astra checks a leg kick.
Astra scores with a head kick.

It looks like Chrisu Harrisu has been cut.
Astra fails with the takedown
and Harrisu counters with a three punch combo that has Astra backing up. Astra nods at Harrisu to acknowledge the strikes.
Astra dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrisu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harrisu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harrisu closes the distance and clinches up with Astra, looking for a takedown. Harrisu pushes Astra against the cage but Astra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Astra throws a hook but Harrisu blocks it.
Harrisu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra has a takedown stuffed.
Astra shoots and misses
and Harrisu counters with a straight right hand.
Astra looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astra defends it nicely.
Astra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrisu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrisu misses with a takedown attempt - Astra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Astra takes the fight into the clinch.
Astra tries to pull guard but Harrisu won't allow it.
Astra stops a takedown attempt from Harrisu.
Harrisu tries to pull guard but Astra won't allow it.
Astra looking for a takedown.
Harrisu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrisu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Astra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrisu fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra wants to clinch.
Harrisu moves in looking to clinch but Astra pushes him off.
Harrisu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Astra swivels and escapes.
Astra shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrisu sprawls well. He's pushed Astra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Harrisu clinches up with Astra and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrisu gets underhooks to prevent Astra's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harrisu walks away with a smile on his face. Astra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrisu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Opel Astra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chrisu Harrisu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Astra lands with a nice body punch.
Harrisu shoots for a takedown but Astra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Astra shoots in for a takedown but Harrisu shows good takedown defense.
Harrisu closes the distance and clinches up with Astra, looking for a takedown. Harrisu pushes Astra against the cage but Astra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Harrisu fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrisu Harrisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Astra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrisu's waist but Harrisu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astra off to one side.
Harrisu tries to counter with a takedown but Astra is quick to defend against it.
Astra fails with the takedown

and Harrisu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrisu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Astra fails to pull guard.
Astra tries to work over Harrisu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Astra breaks the clinch.
Harrisu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astra.
Harrisu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astra misses with a head kick.
Astra is breathing heavily.
Harrisu misses with a body kick.
Astra wants to counter with a clinch but Harrisu pushes him away.
Harrisu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrisu tries to clinch up but Astra circles away and keeps his distance.

Harrisu tries to keep at a distance but Astra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrisu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Astra smiles and moves away.

Astra has Harrisu up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrisu wants to get back to striking at distance but Astra won't allow it.
Harrisu is looking to break free of the clinch but Astra has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrisu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harrisu is looking for a takedown.
Astra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrisu smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harrisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Astra, which made it look bad.
Astra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astra fails with the takedown.
A jab from Harrisu finds it's way through Astra's defenses.
Harrisu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrisu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Astra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrisu somewhat.
Harrisu tries for a takedown but Astra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Astra tries to clinch but Harrisu is having none of it.
Harrisu tries to bum rush Astra with a series of wild strikes but Astra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrisu throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrisu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Astra somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Opel Astra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chrisu Harrisu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Harrisu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Astra moves into the clinch.
Harrisu misses with a knee to the head.
Astra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harrisu avoiding damage.
Harrisu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Astra after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra leaning against his opponent.

Astra jumps into guard, dragging Harrisu to the mat.
Astra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrisu is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Astra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Astra wants to stand but Harrisu is controlling the position.
Harrisu postures up in Astra's guard and throws a big left but Astra blocks it.

Astra working for submissions but it's allowed Harrisu to get to half guard.
Harrisu uses his free foot to push down on Astra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Astra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harrisu throwing strikes here but Astra is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harrisu controlling the pace for now.
Astra can't escape the position.
Harrisu content just to control the position here.
Astra wants to control but Harrisu is having none of it.
Astra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra is trying to stand up here but Harrisu is controlling him well.
Harrisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harrisu tries to pass to full mount but Astra defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrisu is working away from the top position though.
Astra is looking for a sweep. Harrisu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four 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.
Astra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Astra.
Harrisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrisu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrisu misses with a low kick.
Harrisu avoids the head kick by Astra.
Chrisu Harrisu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opel Astra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrisu throws a leg kick
and Astra counters with a good, hard body kick but Harrisu shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Opel Astra.
I've got Astra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Opel Astra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Marchionne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipnchen Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Marchionne looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Marchionne
vs
Mueller

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Marchionne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipnchen Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marchionne as he jumps to the side.
Marchionne attempts a counter takedown but Mueller avoids it well and moves away.
Mueller tries to clinch up.
Marchionne shoots in for a takedown but Mueller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Marchionne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mueller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mueller looks to move to half guard but instead Marchionne has passed into mount! Damn!
Mueller wants to hold on but Marchionne pushes him away.
Mueller is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mueller tries to kick Marchionne off in order to stand up. Marchionne Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mueller is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mueller is trying to improve his 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mueller tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marchionne controlling his opponent.
Mueller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne prevents Mueller from improving his position.
Mueller trying to control from the bottom.
Mueller wants to control the action here but instead Marchionne manages to pass to full mount!
Mueller is trying to reverse the position but instead Marchionne has taken his back - oops!
Mueller can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionne not allowing Mueller to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Marchionne 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.

Mueller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mueller tries to clinch up.

Mueller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marchionne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mueller can do to turn this around?
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mueller is one step ahead there.
Marchionne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mueller trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.
Marchionne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionne wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mueller trying to control but Marchionne is working from the bottom.
Mueller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marchionne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mueller enables Marchionne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mueller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mueller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marchionne manages to get himself to full guard.

Mueller stands and throws Marchionne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mueller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mueller wants to stand but Marchionne has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne controlling Mueller's posture.
Mueller pushing down on Marchionne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchionne tries to roll over but Mueller keeps him under control.

Marchionne is defending against the submission attempts here by Mueller.

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.
Mueller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Mueller is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionne trying to control but Mueller postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philipnchen Mueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mueller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marchionne but Marchionne pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Marchionne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mueller was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchionne finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Mueller looking for a triangle here. Marchionne is fighting it but it looks tight! Mueller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marchionne is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philipnchen Mueller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Hauge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos Anos
vs
Hauge

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Anos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Hauge!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anos checks a leg kick.
Hauge is looking to clinch.
Hauge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hauge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Anos circles away.

Dos Anos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hauge was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Anos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hauge is looking to stand up but Dos Anos isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Anos postures up in Hauge's guard and throws a big left but Hauge blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Anos is working Hauge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hauge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Anos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauge throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anos postures up.
Dos Anos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Anos throws a big elbow that misses.
Hauge wants to sweep but no luck.
Hauge controlling the position.
Dos Anos passes into half guard.
Dos Anos controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hauge is looking for a sweep. Dos Anos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Anos content to control rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Anos tries to score with a low kick but Hauge moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Anos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauge wants to counter with a clinch but Dos Anos pushes him away.
Dos Anos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hauge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Anos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauge manages to avoid it.
Hauge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Anos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Anos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauge moves forwards but Dos Anos connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hauge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Anos.
Hauge misses with a head kick.
Dos Anos takes a swing at Hauge's ribcage but misses.
Hauge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Anos is fending him off so far but Hauge persists. Nope, Dos Anos circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hauge.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hauge.
Hauge wants to clinch but Dos Anos slips to the side

and Dos Anos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hauge keeping hold of Dos Anos's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Dos Anos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauge trying to control but Dos Anos postures up.
Dos Anos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Anos 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.

Hauge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anos misses with a combination

and Hauge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hauge prevents a body shot from Dos Anos.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Anos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hauge is trying to pull guard but Dos Anos has him pressed against the cage.
Hauge can't get the takedown.

Hauge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anos lands a jab to Hauge's midsection.
Hauge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Anos.
Hauge misses with a low kick.
Dos Anos lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauge shoots in but no luck this time.
Cain Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hauge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Anos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hauge somewhat.
Hauge is breathing heavily.
Hauge avoids the body shot from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauge.
Hauge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Anos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hauge avoids the head kick by Dos Anos.
Hauge darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Anos gets double underhooks and turns Hauge into the cage.
Dos Anos throws a leg kick but Hauge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hauge can do to turn this around?

Dos Anos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hauge to the mat! Hauge manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hauge manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dos Anos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hauge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dos Anos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hauge trying to control the position.
Dos Anos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hauge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Anos works over Hauge with some ground and pound from guard.
Hauge has momentary wrist control but Dos Anos slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Anos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Anos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hauge for as long as he can get away with.

That's four 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.
Dos Anos continues to stall.
Dos Anos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauge is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Anos throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Anos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Anos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Anos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos moves away from the strike by Hauge.
Hauge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Anos is looking to wear down Hauge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Hauge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Anos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dos Anos is looking to get back to his feet here but Hauge is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dos Anos's back.
Dos Anos trying to control the hands but Hauge won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Dos Anos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hauge trying to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos rolls, trying to escape but Hauge keeps control of the position.
Dos Anos breaks Hauge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hauge trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Anos is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Anos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hauge controls Dos Anos momentarily but Dos Anos frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Anos won't allow Hauge to get back to his feet.
Dos Anos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dos Anos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dos Anos trying to control but Hauge is working from the bottom.
Dos Anos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Hauge looking for subs off his back but Dos Anos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Anos in particular looking to stall.
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. Dos Anos connects with a nice short shot to Hauge's temple.
Dos Anos winds up and cracks Hauge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anos wants to pass to mount but Hauge is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Anos lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Anos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Anos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Anos lands a nice short elbow.

Hauge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anos pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hauge trying to hold on to Dos Anos's head to control him but Dos Anos postures up.
Martin Hauge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain Dos Anos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hauge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anos is taking a breather. Hauge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Anos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken has chosen Onra - I Wanna Go Back as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hands
vs
Mcracken

190 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
39
187 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Spartan Nutrition

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pillow Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hands throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcracken was covering up waiting for the punch and Hands finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcracken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcracken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hands tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcracken is retaining full guard.
Mcracken thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mcracken throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hands looking to pass the guard.
Mcracken is striking from the bottom but Hands uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken tries to get to full guard but Hands has control of the leg.

Hands is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcracken tries to roll over but Hands keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken gets full guard.
Mcracken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hands is one step ahead there.
Mcracken throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands wants to control from the top but Mcracken keeps moving.
Mcracken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcracken tries to strike from the bottom.
Mcracken lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hands thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcracken striking off his back but it's not causing Hands any problems.
Hands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcracken tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hands off and has taken his back!
Mcracken avoiding Hands 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Hands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcracken can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mcracken controlling the positon.
Mcracken is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Well, with Mcracken on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hands is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken gets his hands free as Hands looks to control.
Mcracken is trying to stick to Hands's back but Hands is turning into Mcracken. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcracken's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hands.
Mcracken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcracken strikes from his own guard.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Mcracken is keeping the position.
Mcracken doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcracken trying to strike off his back.
Hands throwing strikes but missing.

Hands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcracken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hands is one step ahead there.
Mcracken trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken striking off his back but it's not causing Hands any problems.
Mcracken throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcracken throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcracken 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.
Mcracken keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Mcracken lands some strikes from the bottom.
Mcracken throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcracken striking off his back but it's not causing Hands any problems.
Mcracken keeping full guard, as Hands tries to pass.
Mcracken throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mcracken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hands!
Mcracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hands tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mcracken presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pillow Hands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hands showed some decent athleticism there.
Hands wants to free his trapped foot but Mcracken is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcracken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Hands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcracken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcracken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcracken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcracken strikes from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Mcracken is keeping the position.
Mcracken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard.

Hands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcracken postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands is looking to stand up but Mcracken isn't so interested in that idea.
Hands wants to improve his position but instead Mcracken has moved into half guard.
Mcracken wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hands uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mcracken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hands's guard.

Hands working for submissions but it's allowed Mcracken to get to half guard.

That's two 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.
Mcracken passes into side control, despite Hands's attempt to control the position.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.
Hands struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to stand but Hands is controlling his head.
Hands is trying to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcracken tries to stand but Hands is controlling his head.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcracken enables Hands to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcracken manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Mcracken throwing short punches from the bottom.
Mcracken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcracken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mcracken decides to return to a standing position.

Mcracken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcracken lands in his opponent's guard.
Phil Mcracken has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hands isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mcracken stacks Hands on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mcracken!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcracken gets to mount! Hands was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hands shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcracken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcracken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hands is one step ahead there.
Mcracken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard.

Mcracken stopping the sweep attempt from Hands.
Hands working a defensive guard but Mcracken manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hands wants to control but Mcracken postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Hands is right now.
Hands can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to stand but Hands is controlling his head.
Hands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hands wants to control but Mcracken postures up.
Hands trying his best to control but Mcracken has mounted him.

That's two 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.
Hands is looking to improve his position but Mcracken isn't that keen on the idea.
Hands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands is working to get back to half guard.
Mcracken tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hands tries to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken controlling the pace for now.
Hands tries to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.
Hands is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Hands really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hands tries to hold on but Mcracken pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken controlling his opponent.
Mcracken tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hands tries to hold on but Mcracken postures up.
Hands working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
A very excited looking Phil Mcracken rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercer Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemens Czerwinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Czerwinski
vs
Ricard

160 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

166 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Supreme 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mercer Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard closes the distance but Czerwinski moves to the side
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.

Ricard clinches up with Czerwinski and pushes him back against the cage.

Czerwinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Czerwinski gets tackled into the cage by Ricard. Ricard maintains the clinch.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Czerwinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ricard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Czerwinski sprawls well. Czerwinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Czerwinski but Czerwinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercer Ricard.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Ricard backing up. Ricard nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Czerwinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Czerwinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Ricard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Czerwinski, pushing him back against the cage.

Ricard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Czerwinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Czerwinski is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ricard working for a choke but Czerwinski is defending well.
Czerwinski tries to roll but Ricard sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throwing damaging strikes from the back! Czerwinski could be in trouble here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ricard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Czerwinski is in bad spot here.
Czerwinski trying to control the action but Ricard just sinks the hooks in.
Czerwinski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Czerwinski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ricard.
Czerwinski trying to control but not successfully.
Czerwinski wants to get back to his feet.
Ricard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Czerwinski's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I really don't envy Czerwinski right now.

Czerwinski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ricard's arms.
Czerwinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mercer Ricard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ricard misses with a left hand
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Czerwinski, which made it look bad.
As Ricard looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo bu Ricard just gets out of the way.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Czerwinski tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czerwinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Czerwinski leaves Ricard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercer Ricard.
Ricard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard takes a swing at Czerwinski's ribcage but misses.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Czerwinski tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czerwinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Czerwinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricard has his takedown stuffed
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Klemens Czerwinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Czerwinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Ricard backing up. Ricard nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Ricard tries to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Ricard.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Ricard.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercer Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ricard misses with a takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Ricard.

Ricard is rocked!
Klemens Czerwinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Czerwinski's waist but Czerwinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard is still on wobbly legs! Can Czerwinski finish him?
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czerwinski manages to avoid it.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricard seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricard throws a lazy head kick
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Ricard wants to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard tries to clinch up
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Ricard backing up. Ricard nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Ricard backing up. Ricard nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Ricard wants to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Ricard.
Klemens Czerwinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricard misses with a takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard tries to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Ricard.
Ricard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klemens Czerwinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ricard looks to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a left right combination that sends Ricard crashing to the mat - Czerwinski wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ricard out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klemens Czerwinski!
A victorious Klemens Czerwinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Hold Us. Eaton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Berzerk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Eaton

175 cm
31
160 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

170 cm
27
156 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
MMA Hype Apparel

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eaton somewhat.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A combination from Eaton does no damage.
Eaton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eaton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eaton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Eaton throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eaton doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Eaton.
Nice defenses there by Eaton.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Eaton saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Eaton counters with a stiff right hand.

Eaton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eaton is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
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!
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Eaton counters with a nice uppercut.

Eaton pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

Eaton pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.
Johnson is really struggling to control Eaton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eaton controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Eaton controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Eaton's legs - danger averted.
Johnson won't allow Eaton to sweep him here.
Eaton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eaton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eaton has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.

Eaton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Eaton has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.

Eaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four 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.

Eaton has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eaton is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

Eaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eaton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.
Johnson 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.
Eaton looking to control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eaton is keeping the position for now.
Eaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.

Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eaton feints the counter takedown.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eaton. That did some damage!
Eaton tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Eaton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eaton.
Eaton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eaton throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eaton. Eaton gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a counter high kick but Eaton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bradley Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eaton can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton misses with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson throws a body punch but Eaton moves out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bradley Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Eaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Eaton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Eaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eaton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bradley Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Eaton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eaton blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Eaton throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eaton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eaton blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bradley Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Eaton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson leaves Eaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Eaton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Eaton throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Eaton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eaton avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Eaton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eaton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Eaton shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
Eaton throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.

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

This has been an exciting period of action!
Eaton wants to sweep but no luck.

Eaton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ashton Eaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Eaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Eaton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson throws a body punch but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Eaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Eaton clinches with his opponent.
Eaton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a head kick but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eaton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body punch but Eaton moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Eaton moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Eaton ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eaton.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Eaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Eaton's body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Eaton moves out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eaton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that Eaton semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Eaton throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson tries a low kick but Eaton avoids it.
Eaton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson is looking to wear down Eaton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eaton moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Eaton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Eaton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Eaton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Eaton throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Eaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eaton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lands a head kick. Eaton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eaton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eaton counters with a straight right hand.

Johnson is rocked!
Eaton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eaton looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Johnson clearly takes that 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eaton.
Eaton wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson cracks the inside of Eaton's front leg.
Eaton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Eaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eaton feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Eaton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Eaton moves into the clinch successfully.
Eaton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eaton walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Eaton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Johnson. Eaton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Eaton!

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