BFC KICKBOXING 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Jonny Stones (ranked 4616 p4p, 446 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 6369 p4p, 502 weight class). Pierno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sick Puppies - You're Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Stones
vs
Pierno

180 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
40
175 lbs
37 - 32 - 2

Excellent MT
Granite chin

World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny Stones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stones wants to clinch up but Pierno keeps it at a distance.
Stones is looking to clinch.

Stones moves into the clinch.

Pierno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stones wants to clinch up but Pierno keeps it at a distance.
Stones wants to clinch.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Stones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierno throws a poor cross that misses
and Stones counters with a stiff right hand.

Pierno clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stones.

Pierno rushes Stones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Pierno breaks from the clinch.
Stones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stones manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pierno does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stones is looking to clinch but Pierno is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Stones.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Jonny Stones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Stones out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Pierno!
An out of breath Tim Pierno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ramon Sydney (ranked 4651 p4p, 495 weight class) and Joshua Davies (ranked 4655 p4p, 497 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sydney
vs
Davies

170 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Big heart

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Sydney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Davies!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Davies.
Davies keeps the fight on the outside.
Sydney tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Davies is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Davies throws a head kick but Sydney moves out of range.
Sydney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sydney blocks a head kick by Davies.

Davies lands a front kick to the face, that drops Sydney to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!

It looks like Ramon Sydney has been cut.
Sydney looks to land a body kick but Davies moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydney throws a body kick that misses.
Sydney avoids the head kick by Davies.
Sydney misses with an uppercut.
Sydney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davies moves away.
Sydney moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
Davies flicks out a counter leg kick but Sydney steps away.
Sydney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davies blocks a head kick by Sydney.
Davies is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies throws a sloppy head kick and Sydney moves out of range easily.
Sydney tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
Sydney throws a nice looking combination but Davies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies throws a big counter head kick but Sydney avoids it with no problem.
Davies misses with a head kick.
Sydney tries to counter by clinching up but Davies breaks away and moves out of range.
Davies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Davies looks to move away, Sydney throws a big counter combo but Davies just gets out of the way.

Davies lands a front kick to the face, that drops Sydney to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!

Sydney is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Davies uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sydney tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Davies is absolutely delighted - when Sydney wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joshua Davies!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between George Russel (ranked 4692 p4p, 231 weight class) and Carlos Vela (ranked 24132 p4p, 292 weight class). Carlos Vela struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Russel
vs
Vela

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Vela!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russel moves into range and clinches up with Vela.
Russel prevents Vela from breaking the clinch.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela can't break the clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel staying out of range there.
Vela misses with a hook.
As Vela backs away, Russel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vela throws a hook but Russel blocks it.

Russel drives through and clinches with Vela against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Russel.
Vela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.

Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vela misses.
Russel misses the shot to the body.
Vela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Russel drives through and clinches with Vela against the ropes.

Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Vela misses its intended target.
Vela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vela swings widly with a right hand
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Vela throws a hook but Russel avoids it easily.

Russel forces Vela back against the ropes and clinches.

Russel manages to break the clinch.
Vela throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it.
Russel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Russel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel is controlling him.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel blocks a jab.
Russel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vela.
Russel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vela throws out the jab.
Russel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vela.

Russel darts in and clinches Vela up against the ropes.
Vela wants to break free but Russel has control.
Vela wants to break free but Russel has control.
Russel has Vela pressed against the ropes, preventing Vela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Russel stalling against the ropes.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
Vela is trying to force a seperation but Russel has the dominant position.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Nice defenses there by Russel.
Vela throws a good cross that connects.
Russel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vela missing with a left hand there. Russel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vela misses with a hook. Russel ducked under it nicely.
Russel tries a head kick but it misses.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vela.

Russel takes the fight into the clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Russel instigates a clinch.
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Vela's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russel keeps control of Vela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Russel breaks from the clinch.
Russel defending well as Vela loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Vela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from Vela.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from Vela.

Russel moves into the clinch.
Russel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vela's efforts to push away.
Vela looks winded!
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela working hard to break the clinch.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vela misses with a right hand
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vela throws an overhand right that lands on Russel's shoulder, as Russel tries to avoid the shot.
Vela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut.

Vela is rocked!
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Russel. Those never looked like landing.

Russel rushes Vela and presses him up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.

Russel breaks the clinch.
Russel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

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

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russel has taken the fight to the clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Russel moves away and avoids it.
Russel slips under a jab from Vela.

Russel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russel is pushing Vela up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
Russel is working Vela over against the ropes.
Vela can't break the clinch.
Russel stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russel stalling in the clinch.

Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George Russel is winning the standup battle so far.

Russel has Vela up against the ropes in a clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vela misses with a right hand

and Russel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russel.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vela thows a left - swing and a miss!

Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Russel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vela throws an off balance right hand

and Russel moves into the clinch.

Russel breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vela.
George Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Russel clinches up against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vela can't break the clinch.
Vela tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the ropes.

Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Russel pushes Vela up against the ropes in a clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russel moves out of range of the strikes.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Russel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vela.
Russel throws a series of punches but Vela avoids them all with ease.
Russel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vela blocks a head kick by Russel.
Russel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vela can do to turn this around?
A cross from Vela lands.
Vela misses with a hook. Russel ducked under it nicely.
Russel throws a big counter combination but Vela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vela is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Russel darts in and clinches Vela up against the ropes.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel is controlling him.
Russel prevents Vela from breaking the clinch.
Vela is trying to push Russel away but Russel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vela tries to break the clinch but Russel is controlling the position.
Russel stalling against the ropes.
Russel stalls.
Vela letting Russel take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russel for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vela.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

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.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
George Russel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russel has Vela pressed against the ropes, preventing Vela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Russel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vela clobbers Russel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vela misses with a straight right.
Russel throws a big counter combination but Vela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russel lands a nice shot that snaps Vela's head back.
Vela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russel.
Russel blocks a jab.
Carlos Vela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Russel takes the fight into the clinch.
Russel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Russel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Russel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russel.

Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
Vela is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
Vela can't break the clinch.

Russel breaks from the clinch.
Vela misses with a looping right.
Russel moves away from the strike by Vela.

Russel clinches with his opponent.
Vela has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.

Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vela misses.
Russel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vela manages to circle out of the way.
Russel tests Vela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russel misses with a low kick.
Vela misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel tries a head kick but it misses.
Vela throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Vela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Russel misses its target.
The fighters circling - Vela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vela throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Vela ducks right into an uppercut from Russel.
Russel is looking to land body kicks.

Russel closes the distance and clinches.
Vela wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
Vela being controlled against the ropes.
Russel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vela up against the ropes.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Russel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vela tries to break the clinch but Russel is controlling the position.

Russel manages to break the clinch.

Russel rushes Vela and presses him up against the ropes.

Russel breaks from the clinch.
Vela looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
Russel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vela tries to get set, Russel tries to push him back and clinch up but Vela manages to avoid the attempt.
Russel looks to land a combination but Vela avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vela looks to land a left hand but Russel moved out of range nicely.
Vela throws a jab when Russel was well out of range.
Vela throws a shot from downtown. Russel moves away and avoids it.

Vela gets tackled into the ropes by Russel. Russel maintains the clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch.
Vela is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

Russel moves into the clinch.
Russel taking a breather.
Vela is trying to force a seperation but Russel has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vela can't break the clinch.
Vela wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Vela's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Vela blocks the low kick.
A jab from Vela does it's job there.
Russel slips a jab from Vela.
Russel moves out of range as Vela strikes.
Carlos Vela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel throws out a leg kick but Vela moves out of range and Russel only half commits.

Russel clinches.

Russel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vela.
Russel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vela manages to circle out of the way.
Russel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Vela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vela circles away quickly and effectively.
Vela throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Vela misses.

Russel has managed to clinch.
Russel taking a breather.
Russel lands a hook that snaps the head of Vela backwards.
Russel stalls.
Vela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Vela is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.

Russel breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vela throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it.

Russel moves into the clinch.

Russel manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Vela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Russel gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russel 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for George Russel!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for George Russel!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for George Russel!

George Russel wins by unanimous decision!
Carlos Vela was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you all'.

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jamerson Silva (ranked 3147 p4p, 294 weight class) and Thomas Armstrong (ranked 7418 p4p, 476 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Silva
vs
Armstrong

170 cm
25
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
251 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamerson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong blocks the body kick.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva really is a fat lump.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Silva moves to clinch but Armstrong breaks away
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva tries to clinch but Armstrong moves away
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armstrong to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Armstrong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong works Silva's body with a nice hook.

Silva closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Armstrong crashing to the mat! Armstrong uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the ropes.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Silva wants to stall.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Thomas Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Armstrong.
Silva throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Armstrong lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Silva.
Armstrong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armstrong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva blocking some punches.
Armstrong pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is looking to control Armstrong's arms but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armstrong prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Armstrong prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the ropes.
Armstrong has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas Armstrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Armstrong.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working Silva over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
A short left from Armstrong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Jamerson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Thomas Armstrong!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Thomas Armstrong!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Thomas Armstrong!

Thomas Armstrong wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Thoulan Shaqiri (ranked 4647 p4p, 450 weight class) and First Name Second Name (ranked 4423 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaqiri
vs
Name Second Name

187 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thoulan Shaqiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Name Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Second Name manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Second Name throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Second Name counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up but Second Name circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Second Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaqiri throws a push kick but Second Name slaps the foot to one side.
Second Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Second Name is looking to land body kicks.
Shaqiri is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaqiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Second Name circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaqiri misses with a two punch combination.
Shaqiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Second Name has managed to clinch.

Second Name breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Second Name misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Second Name takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Second Name keeps the fight on the outside.
Second Name throws out a counter right but Shaqiri avoids it with no problem.
Second Name throws a head kick but Shaqiri moves out of range.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thoulan Shaqiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Second Name circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaqiri is looking to clinch but Second Name is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Second Name checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Second Name keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaqiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Second Name looks to land a right hand but Shaqiri moved out of range.
Shaqiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Second Name swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Second Name gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Second Name prevents Shaqiri from breaking the clinch.

Second Name escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaqiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaqiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri moves out of range of the body kick from Second Name.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Second Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaqiri throws the kick towards the body but Second Name avoids it.
Second Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Second Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Second Name looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaqiri moves in looking to clinch but Second Name pushes him off.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but Second Name is having none of it.
It seemed like Second Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaqiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaqiri lands a really nice looking cross but Second Name seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri tries to clinch there but Second Name circles away.
Shaqiri throws a head kick but Second Name moves out of range.
Shaqiri misses with a few strikes there.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but Second Name is having none of it.
Shaqiri motions for Second Name to come forward. Shaqiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Second Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaqiri darts in trying to clinch
and Second Name connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Second Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Second Name throws out a counter right but Shaqiri avoids it with no problem.
Shaqiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

First Name Second Name dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Shaqiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaqiri staying out of range there.
Shaqiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaqiri moves in looking to clinch but Second Name pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Second Name on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but Second Name moves out of range.
Shaqiri misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Shaqiri.
Shaqiri connects with a right hand. Second Name shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaqiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaqiri moves in looking to clinch but Second Name pushes him off.
Shaqiri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Second Names jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaqiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Second Name manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoulan Shaqiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Second Name tries to land a body kick
and Shaqiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaqiri wants to clinch up but Second Name keeps it at a distance.
Shaqiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Second Name is out of range and Shaqiri settles back down.
Shaqiri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaqiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaqiri misses with a low kick.
Shaqiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Second Name cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Second Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but Second Name moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Second Name on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Second Name manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaqiri throws a head kick that misses.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Second Name swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Second Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaqiri scores with a hook.
Thoulan Shaqiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaqiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Second Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Second Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaqiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri throws a leg kick but Second Name sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Second Name manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Second Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaqiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Second Name checks a leg kick.
Shaqiri tries to clinch there but Second Name circles away.
Shaqiri moves to clinch but Second Name breaks away
letting Second Name counter with a right hand.
Shaqiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaqiri is looking to clinch.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shaqiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaqiri moves in looking to clinch but Second Name pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second Name ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Second Name manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaqiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaqiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaqiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Second Name on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaqiri is looking to clinch.
Shaqiri wants to clinch.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up but Second Name circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaqiri tries to land a front kick but Second Name steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaqiri tries to clinch but Second Name is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Second Name on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Second Name avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Second Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Second Name misses with an uppercut. Shaqiri saw that one coming.
Shaqiri throws a body kick that misses
and Second Name counters with a straight right hand.
Second Name swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaqiri.
Second Name doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name throws a body punch but Shaqiri moves out of range.
Shaqiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Second Name manages to circle out of the way.
Shaqiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Second Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaqiri misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shaqiri. Those never looked like landing.
Shaqiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaqiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Second Name.
Shaqiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Second Name circles away.
Shaqiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaqiri moves in looking to clinch but Second Name pushes him off.
Shaqiri throws a sloppy head kick and Second Name moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Second Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaqiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Second Name swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Second Name has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri is looking to break free of the clinch but Second Name has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shaqiri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaqiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Second Name is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Second Name has Shaqiri pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Second Name's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Second Name taking a breather.
Shaqiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaqiri avoids the damage to the body.

Second Name breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaqiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaqiri misses with a wild combination.

Second Name closes the distance and pushes Shaqiri back into the ropes.

Second Name breaks the clinch.
Second Name throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaqiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Second Name looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri misses with a head kick.
Second Name throws a solid leg kick but Shaqiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Second Name.
Shaqiri throws a right hand that Second Name ducks under and follows up with a left that Second Name also avoids with ease.
Shaqiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Second Name rushes Shaqiri and presses him up against the ropes.
Second Name keeps control of Shaqiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Second Name is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Name Second Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Second Name 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for First Name Second Name!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for First Name Second Name!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!

First Name Second Name wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Milo Brunswick (ranked 2167 p4p, 261 weight class) and Guts Griffin (ranked 4159 p4p, 427 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brunswick
vs
Griffin

169 cm
46
175 lbs
37 - 21 - 0

193 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guts Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Brunswick moved out of range nicely.
Brunswick throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Guts Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunswick.
Brunswick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Brunswick avoids it well.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin sizes up Brunswick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Brunswick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunswick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Brunswick misses its target.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Brunswick saw that one coming.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Brunswick's head but Brunswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Brunswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a jab.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brunswick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jab from Griffin.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Brunswick counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunswick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin connects with the punch.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick tries to move into range but Griffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin connects with a jab.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Griffin is rocked!
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brunswick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Brunswick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milo Brunswick thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between John Locke (ranked 3170 p4p, 343 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 3723 p4p, 392 weight class). Locke comes to the ring accompanied by What Makes a Good Man. John Locke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Locke
vs
De Santos

175 cm
35
183 lbs
30 - 20 - 2

186 cm
28
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - De Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke slips under a jab.
De Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
De Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke connects with the punch.
De Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a big head kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke looks to land a left hand but De Santos moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Santos gets tackled into the ropes by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santoss head.
De Santos working aggressively here.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Locke.
De Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

De Santos is rocked!
De Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke throws a switch kick that catches De Santos on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! De Santos looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as De Santos flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Locke!
A victorious John Locke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.