RFL 008 Ring Edition I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Tarfel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Havel
vs
Tarfel

177 cm
26
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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, Petr Havel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havel darts in looking for a takedown but Tarfel gets double underhooks and turns Havel into the ropes.
And Tarfel tries to counter it with a takedown but Havel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Havel with that takedown attempt.

Tarfel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tarfel works to advance to full mount. Havel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tarfel lands a nice shot to the head.
Havel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarfel on the ground.
Havel tries to reverse the position but Tarfel maintains control.
Havel is in a horrible position here. Tarfel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Havel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tarfel with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarfel raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel with the ground and pound from mount.
Tarfel with the ground and pound from mount.
Tarfel looking to control but Havel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Havel working to try and regain half guard.
Tarfel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tarfel looking to control but Havel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Havel taking shots to the head.
Tarfel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tarfel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarfel trying to control but Havel is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tarfel scoring with strikes but Havel is staying in there.

Tarfel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Havel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Havel and Tarfel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tarfel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel working the ground and pound.
Tarfel is looking to take a break and control but Havel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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.
Havel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Havel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tarfel works the jab nicely.
Havel tries to clinch

and Tarfel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarfel pushes down on Havel's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Havel looking for submissions off his back.
Tarfel drops an elbow to the side of Havel's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Havel blocks a jab.
Havel shoots in but Tarfel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tarfel scores with a jab to the head.

Tarfel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Havel on his heels. He'll look to pass Havel's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarfel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarfel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarfel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarfel trying to control the position from guard on top but Havel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarfel looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel wants to sweep but no luck.
Havel keeping full guard, as Tarfel tries to pass.
Tarfel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tarfel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havel is looking for a sweep.
Havel is not content to let Tarfel control the position.
Havel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel wants to take a breather but Havel is having none of it.
Havel is trying to maintain the position but Tarfel is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarfel winds up and cracks Havel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Tarfel is looking for a kimura here.
Tarfel working the head and body with strikes.
Tarfel wants to pass to mount but Havel is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarfel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Havel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarfel is working away from the top position though.
Havel is refusing to be controlled, as Tarfel sits in half guard.
Havel wants to improve his position but Tarfel is controlling well.
Tarfel wants to control but Havel is keeping him busy.
Havel is pressing down on Tarfel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Tarfel pushes down on Havel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Havel is refusing to be controlled, as Tarfel sits in half guard.
Petey Tarfel has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Tarfel connects with a nice short shot to Havel's temple.
Havel wants to get back to his feet.
Havel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Tarfel seems content to control.
Tarfel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Havel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Tarfel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tarfel misses with a hook.
Havel fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tarfel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarfel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Havel has a hand on Tarfel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tarfel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tarfel tries to control but Havel wriggling away.
Tarfel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarfel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tarfel landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel is in a horrible position here. Tarfel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tarfel landing strikes from the mount and Havel is in trouble!

Havel is rocked!
Havel really wants to buck Tarfel off and get back to his feet.
Havel wants to hold on but Tarfel pushes him away.

Tarfel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havel is surviving well by controlling Tarfel's body position as best he can.
Tarfel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tarfel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Havel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarfel drops a big elbow. That's hurt Havel! More shots from Tarfel and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petey Tarfel!
After the fight, Petey Tarfel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azevedo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. Augusto Azevedo is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Azevedo
vs
Morgan

175 cm
28
141 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

169 cm
39
147 lbs
31 - 19 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azevedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Azevedo has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control.
Morgan prevents Azevedo from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Azevedo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Morgan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Azevedo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azevedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Azevedo dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Azevedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan stops Azevedo from passing to mount.
Morgan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azevedo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.

Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morgan reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard.
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan passes Azevedo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo!
Azevedo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Azevedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azevedo is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Azevedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Azevedo wants to control for a moment but Morgan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo.

Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.

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.
Azevedo is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo is just holding on here. Morgan manages to take his back.
Azevedo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Azevedo trying to control the hands but Morgan won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Virgil Morgan.
I think Morgan 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Virgil Morgan!
An out of breath Virgil Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leon Valentine enters the ring!

Malek
vs
Valentine

196 cm
45
260 lbs
45 - 24 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Malek has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Malek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malek.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malek connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
A short right from Malek on the inside.
Malek is stalling here.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
Malek lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Malek with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Malek on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.

Malek drops Valentine onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Valentine is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!

Valentine is rocked!
Valentine looks winded!
Malek with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Valentine drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jai Malek!
In his post fight interview, Jai Malek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hogg
vs
Wainamoinen

185 cm
30
260 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

190 cm
29
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainamoinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogg. Hogg gets slowly back to his feet.
JD Hogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogg is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Wainamoinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogg is defended easily by Wainamoinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wainamoinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogg off the ropes and back into range.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wainamoinen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg shoots for a takedown but Wainamoinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hogg with that takedown attempt.
Hogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wainamoinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wainamoinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogg attempts a counter takedown but Wainamoinen avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg shoots in for a double leg but Wainamoinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wainamoinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wainamoinen lands a jab to Hogg's midsection.
Hogg is breathing heavily.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen throws a right and a left that Hogg avoids nicely.

Oooooh!!! Wainamoinen has knocked Hogg down with a huge combo! Wainamoinen steps away and waves a wobbly Hogg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainamoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wainamoinen throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wainamoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogg moves away.
Wainamoinen connects with a single shot there.

Hogg is rocked!
and Wainamoinen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hogg! He's just covering up as Wainamoinen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikkko Wainamoinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (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!

Judah
vs
Vinci

191 cm
29
212 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

182 cm
32
195 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzziah Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci moves away from the strike by Judah.
Judah throws the left hand but Vinci avoids the punch easily.

Vinci rushes Judah and presses him up against the ropes.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Vinci.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci prevents a body shot from Judah.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Uzziah Judah has been cut.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vinci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
Vinci misses with a body punch.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinci backwards.
Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah blocking some punches.
Vinci blocks an uppercut.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judah cracks Vinci with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah misses with some punches.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinci's elbow.
Judah tries to work over Vinci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Vinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah is leaning against Vinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah tries a body shot but Vinci blocks it.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah blocking some punches.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Vinci controls the action.
Judah lands with a left to the head.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Vinci lands with a left to the head.
Judah scores with a hook to the body.
Vinci looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Judah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah misses with some punches.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinci backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vinci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah gets through Vinci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinci can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vinci or not.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Judah.
Vinci blocking some punches.
Judah creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vinci's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vinci drops to his knees and Judah pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uzziah Judah!
During a confident post fight interview, Uzziah Judah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the ring accompanied by Fugees - Ready or not. Chris White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

White
vs
Herrera

180 cm
32
182 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

150 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera has his takedown stuffed
letting White counter with a right hand.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

White moves into the clinch.
White lands a left hand.

White breaks the clinch.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Herrera.
Herrera fails with the takedown

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

White gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.

Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.

Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White distracts Herrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White with a nice head shot there.
White lands a couple of digs.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Herrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White is working Herrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Herrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Herrera is rocked!
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White loads up on a big left hand. Herrera felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - White looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Herrera can't hide his disappointment, as White celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris White!
Chris White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rutten
vs
Foot

165 cm
35
162 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
162 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten tries to work over Foot's front leg with a kick but Foot checks it.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Foot blocks the leg kick.
Foot moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Foot saw that one coming.
Foot moves out of range of the strikes.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Foot's shoulder, as Foot tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Foot blocks a low kick nicely.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Foot.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Foot moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Foot checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Foot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Foot's shoulder, as Foot tries to avoid the shot.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten tries to score with a low kick but Foot moves his leg out of the way.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot checks a low kick from Rutten.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foot.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foot circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutten throws a low kick but Foot moves out of range easily.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Foot moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
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!
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Foot is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Foot's head but Foot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
A jab from Rutten misses.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Foot moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten cracks Foot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten tried to score with a low kick but Foot checks it.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Foot blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Foot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutten has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws a jab when Foot was well out of range.
Rutten throws the left hand but Foot avoids the punch easily.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Foot as he checks the leg kick.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Foot checks it
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foot checks it well.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutten motions for Foot to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Bas Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foot checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutten.
Rutten lands with an overhand left.
Rutten misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Foot slips under a jab.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten tests Foot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Foot moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Foot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Foot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Foot moved out of range.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Foot.
Foot checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foot can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Foot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Foot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Foot down.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten wants to slow Foot down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Foot moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foot is out of range.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten throws the left hand but Foot avoids the punch easily.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foot manages to avoid it.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Foot ducks down to avoid it.
Foot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Foot as he checks the leg kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Foot ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Rutten feints and then cracks Foot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foot down.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a hook but Foot avoids it easily.
Fourth Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten motions for Foot to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foot moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Foot.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Rutten misses.
Foot checks the leg kick.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foot slips under a jab from Rutten.
Bas Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten misses with a left hand
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
Our winner, Bas Rutten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Fourth Foot was interviewed post fight and said 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Muller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feuer Frei. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Muller
vs
Campion

190 cm
34
226 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

190 cm
34
210 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campion rushes Muller and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller gets through Campion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Muller is pressed up against the ropes. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Muller sizes up Campion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Muller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Campion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Campion tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Campion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campion tries for a takedown but Muller circles away easily
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Muller misses.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Campion throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Campion shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller with a hook.
Muller connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Campion takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Campion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion wants to stand but Muller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Muller is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.

Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campion manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion pulls Muller in to control the position.
Campion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.

Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muller is proving hard to escape from.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller working a defensive guard but Campion passes into half guard.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.

Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller 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.

Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campion.
A big right from Muller misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion fails to land the takedown.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Campion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
No luck for Campion with that takedown attempt.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campion avoids the body shot from Muller.

Muller clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.

Campion successfully pulls guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Campion can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to control but Campion is keeping him busy.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller stalling away here and it's allowed Campion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller is in close to Campion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.

Campion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller passes Campion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Muller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.

Muller is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Campion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Campion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Muller is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Campion looks to clinch
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Campion's knee momentarily.
Campion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campion.
Campion feints the counter takedown.
Muller throws an off balance right hand

and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.

Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.

Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campion lands with a punch from half guard.
Muller gets full guard.
Muller keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Campion postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Muller trying to control the position.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Muller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller manages to get to full guard.

Muller has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muller is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.

Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer.

Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Muller's legs - danger averted.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campion preventing the sweep.

Muller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campion trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Campion actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bode Muller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muller, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thomas Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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