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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Kohl (ranked 25428 p4p, 644 weight class) and Anthony Davidson (ranked 21344 p4p, 679 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kohl
vs
Davidson

199 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helmut Kohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davidson looks for a takedown but Kohl sprawls well.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Kohl leaves Davidson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helmut Kohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson with a poor takedown

and Kohl counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kohl to work.
Davidson is working for takedown but Kohl is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohl tries a knee to the head but Davidson blocks it.

Kohl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kohl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Kohl circles away and keeps his distance.
Kohl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Kohl tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kohl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Davidson pulls guard.
Kohl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
Kohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kohl wants to stand but Davidson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davidson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Davidson pushes Kohl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kohl darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kohl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kohl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davidson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Kohl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kohl controlling the position well.
Davidson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kohl trying to control but Davidson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohl wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kohl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davidson throwing shots but Kohl is blocking nicely.
Kohl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kohl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kohl tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson with the ground and pound but Kohl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Davidson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Kohl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson looks to throw a body kick

and Kohl counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Davidson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kohl has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kohl fails to pull guard.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davidson to keep the fight standing.

Kohl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kohl looks to land a body kick but Davidson moved away.
Kohl darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Kohl into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kohl avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Helmut Kohl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kohl closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard.

Davidson kicks Kohl off and gets back to his feet.
Davidson misses with a leg kick

and Kohl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kohl.
Davidson is trying to keep Kohl in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kohl wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Kohl from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing Kohl from standing up.
Kohl with a nice head shot there.
Kohl wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Davidson pulls Kohl into guard.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohl looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Davidson trying to control but Kohl is working from the bottom.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Davidson gets to his feet. Kohl looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to clinch but Kohl slips to the side
and Kohl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick

and Kohl counters with a shoot takedown. Davidson fights it but they end up in guard.

Davidson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kohl. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kohl.
Kohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kohl goes for a double leg but Davidson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Davidson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davidson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kohl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
Kohl tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davidson manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Kohl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kohl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson unleashes a big counter combination but Kohl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kohl shoots in but no luck this time.
Kohl fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Kohl circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kohl misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Kohl on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kohl tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kohl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.

Davidson has Kohl up against the cage in a clinch.

Kohl breaks from the clinch.
Kohl tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kohl shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson tries to clinch up.

Davidson clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Kohl has him pressed against the cage.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Kohl won't allow it.
Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kohl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kohl breaks from the clinch.

Kohl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!

Davidson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt

and Kohl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kohl breaks from the clinch.
Kohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kohl wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson dives in and grabs Kohl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kohl pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.
Kohl throws a head kick that misses.
And Davidson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kohl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kohl shoots for a takedown but Davidson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davidson checks a low kick from Kohl.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kohl. Kohl gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kohl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davidson somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Kohl.
Davidson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Davidson looks to move away, Kohl throws a big counter combo but Davidson just gets out of the way.

Kohl dives in and scores a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Kohl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kohl trying to control the pace.
Helmut Kohl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kohl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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 Helmut Kohl.
I think Davidson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Davidson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lary Divers (ranked 23346 p4p, 454 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 7078 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Divers
vs
Dodson

177 cm
27
143 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

173 cm
29
142 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 6 - 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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Dodson !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dodson drives through and clinches with Divers against the cage.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divers tries to pull guard but Dodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson presses Divers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Divers takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divers or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a right hand.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Divers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divers takes a shot to the head.
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike.

Divers is rocked!
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
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!
Dodson gets through Divers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
Our winner, John Dodson , 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 8087 p4p, 795 weight class) and Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 22574 p4p, 896 weight class). Buzzard Jigsawz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Usaym Tahan
vs
Jigsawz

176 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
175 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buzzard Jigsawz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usaym Tahan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Jigsawz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Usaym Tahan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigsawz avoids the head kick by Usaym Tahan.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Usaym Tahan thows a body kick. Jigsawz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Usaym Tahan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Usaym Tahan instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Jigsawz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Usaym Tahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jigsawz blocks an elbow strike.
Usaym Tahan stops a takedown attempt from Jigsawz.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jigsawz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jigsawz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
Usaym Tahan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jigsawz is defending well.
Usaym Tahan taking a breather.
Usaym Tahan gets underhooks to prevent Jigsawz's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jigsawz tries to score a body lock takedown but Usaym Tahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.
Usaym Tahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jigsawz's elbow.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usaym Tahan lands with a nice body kick.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Usaym Tahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jigsawz as he jumps to the side.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jigsawz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.

Jigsawz closes the distance and pushes Usaym Tahan back into the cage.

Usaym Tahan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Usaym Tahan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jigsawz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Usaym Tahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jigsawz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usaym Tahan wants to take a breather but Jigsawz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jigsawz wants to clinch.

Jigsawz takes the fight into the clinch.

Usaym Tahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Usaym Tahan has a closed guard, preventing Jigsawz from standing up.
Usaym Tahan is striking off his back. Jigsawz thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Usaym Tahan pushes Jigsawz off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jigsawz prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Jigsawz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan missing with knees to the body.

Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usaym Tahan swings for the body but Jigsawz moves out of range.
Buzzard Jigsawz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jigsawz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.

Usaym Tahan breaks from the clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up but Usaym Tahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Usaym Tahan connects with a solid leg kick.
Usaym Tahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jigsawz can do to turn this around?
Jigsawz is looking to clinch.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.

Jigsawz rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.

Usaym Tahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jigsawz has managed to clinch.

Usaym Tahan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jigsawz uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan trying to strike off his back.
Usaym Tahan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jigsawz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usaym Tahan tries to roll over but Jigsawz keeps him under control.
Jigsawz tries to stand and escape but Usaym Tahan actually recovers to full guard.
Usaym Tahan is trying to keep Jigsawz in close.
Jigsawz wanted to stand there but Usaym Tahan had control of the position.

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.

Usaym Tahan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jigsawz uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but Jigsawz postures up.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep.
Usaym Tahan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jigsawz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Usaym Tahan tries to hold on but Jigsawz postures up.

Jigsawz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Usaym Tahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jigsawz moves into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is working for takedown but Jigsawz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Jigsawz won't allow it.

Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a counter combo.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Usaym Tahan is avoiding it.
Usaym Tahan throws a sloppy head kick and Jigsawz moves out of range easily.

Usaym Tahan closes the distance and pushes Jigsawz back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Usaym Tahan pulls guard.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usaym Tahan is striking from the bottom but Jigsawz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep. Jigsawz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigsawz wants to stand up but Usaym Tahan has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Jigsawz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jigsawz to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Usaym Tahan prevents the takedown attempt.

Usaym Tahan pulls guard successfully.
Usaym Tahan seems keen to control Jigsawz's posture.
Usaym Tahan is trying to hold Jigsawz in close to prevent damage but Jigsawz has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usaym Tahan tries to kick Jigsawz off but Jigsawz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Usaym Tahan trying to control here.
Usaym Tahan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep. Jigsawz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jigsawz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jigsawz wants a takedown.
Usaym Tahan misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.

Usaym Tahan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jigsawz has one foot on Usaym Tahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch but Usaym Tahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jigsawz takes the fight into the clinch.
Jigsawz managing to block the knees to the body from Usaym Tahan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Usaym Tahan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jigsawz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buzzard Jigsawz.
I think Usaym Tahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Nico (ranked 8781 p4p, 743 weight class) and Pascal Oaza (ranked 25715 p4p, 855 weight class). Nicolas Nico has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nico
vs
Oaza

190 cm
29
194 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

188 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Nico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pascal Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaza has his takedown stuffed
and Nico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nico avoids the head kick by Oaza.
Nico tests Oaza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Oaza.
Oaza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nico thuds a left hand into Oaza's body.
Nico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Nico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nico scores with a punch to the head.
Oaza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nico.
Nico scores with a punch to the head.
Nico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nico scores with a punch to the head.
Oaza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nico throws out the jab.
And Oaza tries to counter it with a takedown but Nico pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Oaza is rocked!
Oaza misses with a takedown
and Nico counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Nico!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicolas Nico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 6323 p4p, 722 weight class) and Lechu Szulcu (ranked 24435 p4p, 872 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boothe
vs
Szulcu

190 cm
48
207 lbs
50 - 28 - 0

199 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 50 - 28 - 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lechu Szulcu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szulcu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boothe!
Szulcu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boothe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boothe wants to control but Szulcu postures up.
Szulcu controls the position.
Szulcu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szulcu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boothe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Szulcu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Szulcu wants to stand but Boothe has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szulcu taking a breather here.
Boothe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Szulcu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szulcu wants to pass to mount but Boothe is defending the position.
Szulcu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boothe keeps working.

Szulcu seems to be looking for submissions.
Boothe tries to get to full guard but Szulcu has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szulcu trying to control from Boothe's half guard. Boothe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szulcu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boothe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Szulcu has passed into side control.
Boothe is looking for a sweep.

Szulcu swings around for an armbar but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Szulcu's guard.
Boothe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boothe won't allow Szulcu to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boothe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Szulcu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boothe forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boothe trying to mount his opponent but Szulcu defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szulcu trying to control but Boothe postures up.
Szulcu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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

Szulcu dives in and scores a takedown into Boothe's guard.
Szulcu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boothe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szulcu's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boothe gets caught flat footed, as Szulcu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boothe keeping moving, preventing Szulcu from controlling successfully.
Boothe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boothe controlling Szulcu's posture.
Szulcu wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving.
Szulcu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szulcu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boothe keeping moving, preventing Szulcu from controlling successfully.

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

Szulcu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Szulcu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boothe is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szulcu wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy.
Boothe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Szulcu's best efforts.
Boothe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szulcu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szulcu's back!
Boothe controls the position.
Szulcu rolls, trying to escape but Boothe keeps control of the position.
Boothe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szulcu trying to control the action but Boothe just sinks the hooks in.
Boothe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Szulcu doesn't escape.
Szulcu tries to break free.
Szulcu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boothe is riding his opponent, not letting Szulcu buck him off.
Szulcu turns into Boothe and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szulcu throws a big right hand that misses.
Boothe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szulcu wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lechu Szulcu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Szulcu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Szulcu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Boothe uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Boothe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szulcu's guard.

Szulcu is striking but Boothe is not phased and passes to half guard.
Szulcu is looking for a sweep. Boothe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lechu Szulcu has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Szulcu is trying to stand up here but Boothe is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe not doing much here.
Szulcu manages to get to full guard.
Szulcu trying to control the position.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boothe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Szulcu is trying to control the position but Boothe postures up.
Szulcu wants to improve his position but instead Boothe has moved into half guard.
Boothe trying to pass the guard but Szulcu defending well.
Szulcu wants to improve his position but Boothe is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szulcu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Szulcu looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szulcu is looking to clinch.

Szulcu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boothe!
Boothe manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boothe trying to control but Szulcu postures up.
Szulcu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boothe gets back to full guard.
Szulcu trying to control the position from guard on top but Boothe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boothe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szulcu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lechu Szulcu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szulcu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lechu Szulcu.
I've got Szulcu 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lechu Szulcu!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 2878 p4p, 419 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 4389 p4p, 579 weight class). Ivan Tarasov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Pierre Papin's chin.

Pierre Papin
vs
Tarasov

202 cm
30
211 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
215 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Pierre Papin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
Papin scores with the left hand. Tarasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Papin scores with a nice head shot.
Papin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarasov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Papin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tarasov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Papin is left battered and dazed whilst Tarasov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 1885 p4p, 207 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 4772 p4p, 434 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Elwood
vs
Pettis

180 cm
37
170 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

178 cm
29
164 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elwood closes the distance and clinches.
Elwood scores with a shot to the side of Pettis's head.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pettis fails to land.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis throws a head punch that misses.
Elwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Elwood just leaning against Pettis, taking a breather.

Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elwood lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettis.
Elwood and Pettis are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Elwood throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Pettis into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Elwood knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Elwood!
A relieved looking Jake Elwood 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William A Jeppesen (ranked 3727 p4p, 430 weight class) and Rolland Strong (ranked 6693 p4p, 661 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

A Jeppesen
vs
Strong

205 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

222 cm
25
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William A Jeppesen!
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 Strong!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jeppesen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jeppesen.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jeppesen smiles and moves away.
A combination from Jeppesen does no damage.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeppesen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Jeppesen has Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jeppesen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeppesen stops a takedown attempt from Strong.
William A Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolland Strong.
Jeppesen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeppesen has Strong pressed against the cage.
Jeppesen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jeppesen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeppesen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeppesen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jeppesen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeppesen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeppesen misses with a knee strike.
Jeppesen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.

Strong is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Jeppesen.
Strong is trying to drag Jeppesen to the mat but Jeppesen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jeppesen lands a body shot.

Jeppesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jeppesen closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Jeppesen effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeppesen pushes Strong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeppesen scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Jeppesen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeppesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.

Jeppesen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeppesen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jeppesen.

Jeppesen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeppesen connects with a nice looking jab.

Strong gets tackled into the cage by Jeppesen. Jeppesen maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeppesen lands with a light punch inside.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeppesen finish him?
Jeppesen avoiding damage.
Jeppesen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Strong with a big uppercut! Strong tries to clinch up but Jeppesen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Strong to the mat! Strong covers up and Jeppesen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William A Jeppesen!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Zabijaka (ranked 4097 p4p, 487 weight class) and Andre Costa (ranked 9514 p4p, 773 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zabijaka
vs
Costa

185 cm
19
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Zabijaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Zabijaka drops Costa with a left right combo! Zabijaka follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Andre Costa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zabijaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Costa moves into the clinch.
Zabijaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka.

Costa is rocked!
Zabijaka lands a big right hand that drops Costa! The killer instinct kicks in and Zabijaka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zabijaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka!
Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 1791 p4p, 64 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 896 p4p, 21 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Lockyer

218 cm
38
300 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

189 cm
45
198 lbs
46 - 24 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lewis tries to clinch but Lockyer moves away
and Lockyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis checks a low kick from Lockyer.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lockyer sprawls and moves away.
Lockyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.

Lewis has Lockyer up against the cage in a clinch.

Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but Lockyer is having none of it.
Lockyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
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!
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lockyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lockyer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Lockyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lockyer.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Lockyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.

Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lockyer wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position.
Lewis trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis being controlled here, momentarily.
Lockyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lockyer is one step ahead there.
Lockyer works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lewis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lockyer's guard.

Lewis trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lockyer holds on and takes a little breather.
Lewis trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Lockyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.

Lockyer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a takedown.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lockyer prevents it.

Lewis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lockyer is trying to keep an underhook but Lewis manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Lockyer pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer motions for Lewis to come forward. Lockyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lockyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Lockyer looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lockyer lands a slapping body shot.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lockyer with a jab.
Lockyer sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lockyer lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Lockyer.
Jab, jab by Lockyer - just one landing.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Justin Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lockyer as he avoids it easily.
Lockyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lockyer jabs at Lewis's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockyer is looking to land body kicks.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lockyer sprawls well. Lockyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockyer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis takes one to the side of the head.
Lockyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Lockyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Lockyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lockyer lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Lockyer jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lockyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Lockyer looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lockyer lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.

Lewis is rocked!
Lockyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BAM! Lockyer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lewis like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Darren Lockyer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.