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Undercard bout

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

Barbosa
vs
Cunningham

166 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
133 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Barbosa!
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, Ellie Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.

Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cunningham's brow.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham looking to stall.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.

Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Cunningham has a takedown stuffed.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellie Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with the body kick

so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cunningham controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.

Cunningham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barbosa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cunningham has tightened it up now! Barbosa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ellie Cunningham!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeoffroi Plouffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Ulpius Traianus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Plouffe
vs
Ulpius Traianus

211 cm
25
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
49
247 lbs
43 - 25 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeoffroi Plouffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Traianus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Plouffe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Plouffe jumps into guard, dragging Traianus to the mat.
Traianus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plouffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Traianus on the ground.
Traianus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Plouffe is proving hard to escape from.
Plouffe looking to control but Traianus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traianus works his way into full mount!

Traianus working for a guillotine from mount but Plouffe is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouffe tries to hold on but Traianus pushes him away.

Traianus gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Traianus shoots for a double leg takedown but Plouffe sprawls well. He's pushed Traianus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Plouffe gets caught flat footed, as Traianus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Traianus stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Plouffe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Plouffe trying to control but Traianus is working from the bottom.

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

Traianus gets to his feet. Plouffe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Traianus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plouffe avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeoffroi Plouffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Plouffe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Traianus kicks Plouffe off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Plouffe.
Traianus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Plouffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Traianus wants to stand up but Plouffe is controlling him.
Plouffe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plouffe is fighting to break Traianus's control of his arms but Traianus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe looking to pass the guard.

Traianus has his feet on Plouffe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Plouffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plouffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Plouffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Plouffe wants to land a leg kick but Traianus is out of range.

Plouffe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Traianus's guard.
Plouffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Traianus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ulpius Traianus dominated that round.
That's time! Plouffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plouffe drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Traianus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plouffe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Plouffe gets underhooks to prevent Traianus's takedown attempt.
Traianus has Plouffe pressed against the cage, preventing Plouffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Traianus is working for takedown but Plouffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Traianus is looking for a takedown.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Traianus is working for takedown but Plouffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Traianus tries to score a body lock takedown but Plouffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plouffe trying to stall but Traianus improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traianus as Plouffe tries to tie him up.
Traianus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plouffe after a bit of a struggle.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Plouffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouffe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.

Plouffe pulls guard effortlessly.

Traianus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plouffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Plouffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traianus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traianus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plouffe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Traianus controls the pace.

Plouffe has his foot on Traianus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Traianus works his way back into a safe position though.

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.
Plouffe working a defensive guard but Traianus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Traianus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plouffe some visible discomfort.
Plouffe is trying to get back to half guard.

Traianus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Traianus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Traianus has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plouffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Traianus pushes Plouffe off and gets back to his feet.

Plouffe gets a takedown into half guard.
Plouffe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe is stalling here. Traianus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Plouffe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Traianus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plouffe prevents Traianus from moving into mount.
Traianus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Traianus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plouffe wants to clinch.
Traianus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plouffe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plouffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Ulpius Traianus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Traianus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plouffe's waist but Plouffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Traianus off to one side.
Plouffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.

It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.

Plouffe dives in and scores a takedown into Traianus's guard.

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

Plouffe jumps guard and drags Traianus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Traianus trying to control the position from guard on top but Plouffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Traianus forces his way into half guard.
Plouffe tries to get to full guard but Traianus has control of the leg.
Plouffe is staying active underneath Traianus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Traianus escapes and gets back to his feet.
Traianus shoots in for a takedown but Plouffe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Traianus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plouffe defends it nicely.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Traianus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Plouffe moves into range and clinches up with Traianus.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traianus wants a takedown but no success here.
Traianus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plouffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plouffe stops a takedown attempt from Traianus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch but Traianus keeps him there for the moment.
Plouffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Traianus.
Traianus can't get the takedown.
Plouffe wants to break free but Traianus has control.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch but Traianus keeps him there for the moment.
Traianus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Traianus wants a takedown but no success here.

Plouffe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Traianus regains guard.
Plouffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plouffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Traianus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Plouffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plouffe tries to clinch but Traianus is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plouffe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Plouffe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Traianus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plouffe trying to control the action but Traianus is working from the bottom.

Plouffe stands up and beckons Traianus to his feet.
Traianus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plouffe defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plouffe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Traianus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plouffe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Traianus's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plouffe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeoffroi Plouffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Traianus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ulpius Traianus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Divers
vs
Monster

177 cm
24
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolland Monster!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monster moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Divers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Divers is working for takedown but Monster is calmly controlling the position for now.

Divers manages to break the clinch.
Monster has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monster.
Monster misses with a body shot.
Divers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Divers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monster is wriggling around but Divers manages to pass to half guard.

Divers moves into full mount! Monster won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers wants to control the pace but Monster is squirming around nicely.
Divers is looking to stand but Monster has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Monster is trying desperately to improve position.
Monster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monster is looking to get to half guard.

Divers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Divers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lary Divers!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kucharski
vs
Cho

177 cm
36
144 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

185 cm
46
138 lbs
43 - 28 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho closes the distance and clinches up with Kucharski, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes Kucharski against the cage but Kucharski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucharski stuffs the takedown.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Cho manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimble Cho.
Cho with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucharski leaves Cho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Cho misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho shoots in for a double leg but Kucharski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kucharski defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucharski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cho is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho looks winded!
Cho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kucharski swivels and escapes.
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kucharski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucharski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho darts in looking for a takedown but Kucharski gets double underhooks and turns Cho into the cage.
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Cho shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Cho is rocked!
Cho misses with a takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Cho is still on wobbly legs! Can Kucharski finish him?
Cho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a huge left! Cho is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kucharski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cho from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kucharski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
A less than humble Michal Kucharski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lightning. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kage
vs
Volcanic

165 cm
36
162 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

171 cm
46
152 lbs
62 - 29 - 2

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 62 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage leaves Volcanic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volcanic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volcanic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volcanic is looking to clinch.
Kage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kage is looking to slow Volcanic down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volcanic.
A jab from Volcanic finds it's way through Kage's defenses.
Kage slips a jab and a cross from Volcanic.

Kage drives through with a takedown into Volcanic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kage pushes down on Volcanic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volcanic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Kage connects with a nice short shot to Volcanic's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kage is working for a submission of some sort.
Volcanic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kage is trying to control the action in half guard but Volcanic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kage 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.
Volcanic is looking to improve his position.

That's two 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.
Kage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kage is nestled in close to Volcanic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage winds up and cracks Volcanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volcanic is looking to control Kage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcanic avoid being mounted?
Kage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volcanic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kage is keen to just control but Volcanic is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volcanic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kage slips a nice elbow through Volcanic's hands, connecting with Volcanic's forehead.
Kage working Volcanic over with strikes.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Kage.
Kage lands with a punch from half guard.

Kage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kage prevents Volcanic from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volcanic is looking to control Kage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcanic avoid being mounted?

Kage wants to work for an arm triangle but Volcanic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Kage connects with a nice short shot to Volcanic's temple.
Kage working Volcanic over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Volcanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volcanic sprawls well initially but Kage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kage lands strikes from half guard.
Kage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kage trying to pass the guard but Volcanic defending well.
Ground and pound from Kage.
Kage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kage landing punches.
Kage landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volcanic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kage lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kage looking to secure an arm triangle but Volcanic defends it well.
Kage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volcanic hang on?
Volcanic tries to reverse the position but Kage maintains control.
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volcanic can do to turn this around?
Kage wants to control the pace but Volcanic is squirming around nicely.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volcanic?
Kage controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage cracks Volcanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Volcanic is working to get back to half guard.
Kage lands a big shot there that rocks Volcanic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Volcanic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Volcanic is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kage.
Volcanic is still in real trouble! Can Kage finish him?
Kage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volcanic?
Kage lands a big shot to the head and Volcanic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raijin Kage!
A victorious Raijin Kage 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
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaidee Shinawatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinawatra has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Thomas Boothe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Boothe
vs
Shinawatra

190 cm
46
215 lbs
46 - 23 - 0

188 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaidee Shinawatra!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice defenses there by Boothe.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
Shinawatra looks to throw the jab but Boothe is out of range.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Shinawatra avoids it well and moves away.
Shinawatra clobbers Boothe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boothe takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
Boothe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinawatra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe slips under a jab.
Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shinawatra misses with a straight right.
Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boothe avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shinawatra sprawls and moves away.
Boothe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shinawatra misses with a looping right.
Jaidee Shinawatra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boothe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown.
Shinawatra throws a body punch but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Shinawatra avoids it well and moves away.
Shinawatra throws a hook but Boothe avoids it easily.
Shinawatra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe moves out of range as Shinawatra strikes.
Nice defenses there by Boothe.
Shinawatra takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses.
Shinawatra scores with a hook to the body. Boothe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boothe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Jaidee Shinawatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boothe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinawatra.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boothe avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shinawatra throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinawatra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaidee Shinawatra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shinawatra misses the jab.
Jaidee Shinawatra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boothe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shinawatra misses with a body shot.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown.
Shinawatra throws out a loose jab but Boothe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shinawatra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinawatra throws a body punch but Boothe moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown.
Shinawatra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boothe.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shinawatra sprawls and moves away.
Boothe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shinawatra misses with a looping left.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two 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.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Shinawatra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boothe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Boothe slips a jab from Shinawatra.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown.
Shinawatra swings widly with a right hand

and Boothe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boothe is standing up over Shinawatra. Shinawatra looks to escape but Boothe dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinawatra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boothe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boothe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boothe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shinawatra for as long as he can get away with.
Boothe fails to move to back control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boothe is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boothe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaidee Shinawatra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shinawatra throws out a loose jab but Boothe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shinawatra throws a hook but Boothe avoids it easily.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boothe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinawatra throws a hook but Boothe blocks it.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Shinawatra misses its intended target.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Shinawatra avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinawatra.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shinawatra sprawls and moves away.
Shinawatra throws a shot to the body.
Boothe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra looks to throw the jab but Boothe is out of range.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shinawatra cracks a nice hook into Boothe's ribs.
Shinawatra misses with an uppercut.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shinawatra scores with a shot to the body.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
Boothe defending well as Shinawatra loads up on a big left hand.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Shinawatra avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinawatra thuds his right hand into Boothe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shinawatra misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Shinawatra misses.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Shinawatra is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shinawatra, as that shot connected.
Boothe avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
Jaidee Shinawatra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinawatra connects with a crisp jab.
Shinawatra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown.
Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinawatra.
Shinawatra lands a jab to the nose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boothe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaidee Shinawatra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinawatra 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaidee Shinawatra!
A relieved looking Jaidee Shinawatra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Roads
vs
Haarmann

193 cm
43
214 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

190 cm
32
223 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Haarmann feints and as Roads raises his hands in defense, Haarmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haarmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Haarmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roads has escaped the position, nice work there.

Haarmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roads is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roads is looking to regain half guard here but Haarmann keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fritz Haarmann!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fritz Haarmann made sure he mentioned DC Unrivaled, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

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

Bergfried
vs
Szczęsny

169 cm
38
141 lbs
30 - 22 - 2

225 cm
35
135 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to clinch
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Bergfried.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Bergfried tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Bergfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
As Szczęsny backs away, Bergfried returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried misses with the body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergfried shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny feints a jab promting Bergfried to slip. Szczęsny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bergfried slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Szczęsny misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Bergfried blocks the leg kick.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bergfried had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.

Szczęsny rushes Bergfried and presses him up against the cage.
Szczęsny blocks an elbow strike from Bergfried.
Szczęsny keeps control of Bergfried as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny letting Bergfried take a breather here.
Bergfried swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bergfried prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Bergfried dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bergfried thows a body kick. Szczęsny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bergfried swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Bergfried takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Szczęsny.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Szczęsny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergfried doesn't seem phased though.
Szczęsny sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws out a leg kick but Bergfried moves out of range and Szczęsny only half commits.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Szczęsny both land. Nice combination.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Bergfried tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Bergfried changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Szczęsny scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Szczęsny misses
and Bergfried counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried walks into a jab.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergfried throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szczęsny's head.
Bergfried misses with a jab to the body
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab.
Szczęsny cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
And Bergfried counters with a quick kick to the body but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried is looking to wear down Szczęsny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Szczęsny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szczęsny.
A quick step to the side and Bergfried tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Bergfried throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Bergfried was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny thuds his right hand into Bergfried's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bergfried takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Bergfried is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a series of strikes. Bergfried will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bergfried is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a body shot.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bergfried fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Szczęsny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny catches Bergfried with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczęsny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Bergfried is wise to it.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Bergfried shakes it off.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Szczęsny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Bergfried with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergfried takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Bergfried in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Bergfried leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczęsny.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Bergfried works on Szczęsny's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szczęsny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Bergfried pushes off an throws an elbow but Szczęsny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergfried with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bergfried misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Bergfried lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Bergfried fails to land.
Bergfried tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczęsny 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny is the new bantamweight champion!
Victor Szczęsny decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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