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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washburn
vs
Pierre

180 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Washburn gets the takedown into side control.
Washburn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pierre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn landing a few strikes.
Washburn lands an elbow.
Washburn lands a nice forearm strike.

Pierre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pierre is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Washburn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoban Washburn!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckner comes into the arena with Stand Your Ground And Fight - Acarine (GSE) blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Buckner
vs
Lei

186 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wand Lei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei misses with a hook.
Lei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buckner's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Buckner duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Buckner.
Lei ducks right into an uppercut from Buckner.
Buckner defending well as Lei loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Buckner does no damage.
Lei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buckner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buckner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buckner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buckner rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckner staying out of range there.
Buckner connects with a body shot.
Lei misses with a body punch
and Buckner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buckner fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner lands a head shot.
Buckner lands with a kick to the temple. Lei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Buckner feints and as Lei raises his hands in defense, Buckner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buckner wants to control from the top but Lei keeps moving.
Lei wants to stand and escape but Buckner is having none of it.
Lei looks gassed!
Buckner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lei wants to get back to his feet but Buckner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lei keeping moving, preventing Buckner from controlling successfully.
Buckner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner stalks Lei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lei's face. Lei staggers backwards, shaken.
Buckner blocks a leg kick.
Lei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buckner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
A head kick by Lei misses
letting Buckner counter with a right hand.
Lei just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lei loads up on a big right hand but Buckner slips the punch.
Buckner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lei's hands.
Buckner lands with a straight right. Lei didn't see that one coming.
Buckner throws a right and a left that Lei avoids nicely.
Buckner jabs at Lei's body.
Buckner tries to bum rush Lei with a series of wild strikes but Lei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckner tries to bum rush Lei with a series of wild strikes but Lei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buckner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buckner lands with a straight right. Lei didn't see that one coming.
Buckner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buckner!
Buckner scores with a shot to the body.
Lei takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Buckner does it's job there.
Lei misses the body punch

and Buckner counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Lei!

Lei is rocked!

Buckner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckner finish him?
Buckner throws a series of punches but Lei moves out of range.
Lei seems to have recovered his senses.
Matheus Buckner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Buckner.
Buckner cracks Lei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buckner lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckner is defended easily by Lei.
Buckner lands with a nice combination. Lei backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lei backs up against the cage.
Lei moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckner.
Lei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buckner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lei misses the target.
Buckner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lei.

Buckner clinches.
Buckner has had enough of the clinch but Lei keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Buckner 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.

Buckner connects with a right hand. Lei shakes it off.
Buckner throws a chopping leg kick but Lei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Buckner cracks a nice hook into Lei's ribs.
Buckner punishes Lei's body with a nice straight punch.
Lei misses with a body shot
and Buckner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buckner's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Buckner duly obliges.
Buckner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buckner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buckner lands a jab.
Buckner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Buckner lands.
Buckner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Buckner moves into the clinch.

Buckner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lei is breathing heavily.
Buckner cracks a nice hook into Lei's ribs.
A lazy left from Buckner finds it's target.
Lei takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lei has time to react.
Lei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lei slips a jab and a cross from Buckner.
Lei throws a leg kick
and Buckner counters with a two punch combo.

Buckner closes the distance and clinches.

Buckner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckner stuns Lei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Buckner.
Buckner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckner throws a right hand that Lei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lei also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buckner lands a jab to the nose.
Buckner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buckner tries to bum rush Lei with a series of wild strikes but Lei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckner scores with a punch to the head.
Buckner digs a good hook to Lei's body.
Buckner lands a lovely overhand right.
Lei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matheus Buckner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lei misses.

Buckner has managed to clinch.
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!

Buckner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckner lands a head shot.
Buckner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buckner tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buckner, right into the meat.
Lei moves out of range as Buckner throws a body kick.
Buckner lands a jab to Lei's midsection.
Buckner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Buckner.
Lei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buckner lands a right hook to the body.
Buckner throws a wild body kick that Lei sees coming a mile off.
Buckner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lei on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buckner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckner scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buckner. That's going to slow Lei down.
Buckner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buckner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matheus Buckner is winning the standup battle so far.

Buckner moves into range and clinches up with Lei.
Buckner tries to score a body lock takedown but Lei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Buckner breaks the clinch.
Buckner lands a body shot.
Buckner misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick by Lei misses
and Buckner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckner lands a two punch combo.
Lei walks into a jab.
Buckner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lei can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckner lands a jab to the head.
Buckner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buckner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buckner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buckner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buckner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Buckner.
A lazy body kick from Lei
and Buckner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buckner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lei's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckner scores with a hook.
Lei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buckner with a nice cross.

Buckner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buckner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buckner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buckner pushing down on Lei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buckner stops Lei from getting back to his feet.
Lei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lei is not content to let Buckner control the position.
Buckner working Lei over with strikes.
Lei wants to get back to his feet.

Buckner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner misses with a few strikes there.

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

Buckner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lei moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckner.
Lei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buckner lands a right hook to the body.
Buckner wants to land a leg kick but Lei is out of range.
Lei throws a lazy head kick
and Buckner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckner throws a right hand that Lei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lei also avoids with ease.
Lei takes one to the side of the head.
Buckner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buckner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner connects with a right hand. Lei shakes it off.
Buckner with a jab.
No joy there for Buckner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckner thuds a left hand into Lei's body.
Buckner misses with a few strikes there.
Lei throws a body punch but Buckner moves out of range.
Buckner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Lei misses its intended target.
Lei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckner tests Lei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buckner, as that shot connected.
Lei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buckner lands a jab to the head.
Matheus Buckner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner slips under a jab from Lei.
Lei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lei tries to move into range but Buckner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lei misses with a hook. Buckner ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Lei blocks the leg kick.
Buckner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buckner moves out of range of the leg kick from Lei.
Buckner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buckner scores with a one two! Lei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buckner looks to land a body kick but Lei moved away.
Lei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lei misses the body punch
and Buckner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buckner thuds his right hand into Lei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lei throws a leg kick which misses Buckner's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckner tries to avoid it.
Buckner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei throws a sloppy head kick and Buckner moves out of range easily.
Buckner stalks Lei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lei's face. Lei staggers backwards, shaken.
Buckner lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckner.
Buckner misses with a wild combination.
Lei needs to keep his hands up - Buckner had a free shot at his head there.
Buckner closes the distance and clinches up with Lei, looking for a takedown. Buckner pushes Lei against the cage but Lei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buckner slips a jab from Lei.
Buckner looks to land a combination. Lei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wand Lei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buckner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Buckner.
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!
Buckner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lei misses with a looping left.
Buckner leaves Lei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Buckner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckner 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Buckner!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Denton
vs
Kerabatsos

162 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Denton!
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, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerabatsos cracks Denton with a good jab.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Denton thows a leg kick but Kerabatsos checks it
and Kerabatsos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Denton really felt that one!
Kerabatsos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denton looks for a takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well.

Denton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Denton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerabatsos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denton.
Denton trying to control the action but Kerabatsos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Denton is working for a kimura but Kerabatsos is defending it quite comfortably.

Denton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerabatsos is looking for a sweep. Denton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denton wants to pass to mount but Kerabatsos is defending the position.
Kerabatsos is staying active underneath Denton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kerabatsos lands a high kick!
Denton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Kerabatsos lands but Denton takes it in his stride.

Denton gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Denton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Denton tries to move to mount but Kerabatsos blocks the move with his legs.
Kerabatsos keeping his opponent close.

Denton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerabatsos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Denton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Denton!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipe Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with Twilight Of The Thunder God blaring out of the sound system. Nikolai King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philipe Sagat's chin.

King
vs
Sagat

185 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

170 cm
21
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipe Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat takes one to the chin there.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
King looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a wild combination.
Sagat lands with a shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.

Sagat closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sagat.
King is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sagat.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagat's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King pushes Sagat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat blocks an uppercut.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
King pushes Sagat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sagat blocks an uppercut.
King takes a shot to the head.
King trying to control the position but instead, Sagat has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
King misses with a body punch.
Sagat misses with some punches.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sagat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
Sagat misses with the head strike.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents a body shot from Sagat.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
King misses with a body punch.
King slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from King finds it's way through Sagat's defenses.
King misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sagat. That one must have hurt.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Sagat counters with a nice leg kick.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagat counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
Nikolai King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from King.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sagat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Sagat counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a body punch
and Sagat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Sagat does a little dance to reset his feet.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King misses with an uppercut. Sagat saw that one coming.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat works King's body with a nice hook.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat slips under a jab from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagat.
Sagat throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by King.
A shot to the body from King misses

and Sagat counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
King digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
King looking to slow down the pace here.

King manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King misses with a double jab
and Sagat counters with a thumping low kick.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sagat is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sagat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sagat avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sagat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
A big right from King misses.
An inside leg kick from Sagat misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagat.
King loads up on a big right hand but Sagat slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sagat slips under a jab from King.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King misses the body punch
and Sagat finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
Sagat stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sagat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Sagat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.

Sagat clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sagats head.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike.
Sagat working King over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sagat as King tries to tie him up.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat lands with a left to the head.
Sagat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Sagat scores with a shoulder strike.
King slows down the pace here.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philipe Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King misses with a body punch.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Sagat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.

That's four 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.
King blocks a body shot from Sagat.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Sagat being controlled against the cage.
Sagat misses with a short punch on the inside.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sagat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Sagat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philipe Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagat 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philipe Sagat!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by North American Scum by LCD Sound System. Igor Ivanovich will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Ivanovich

186 cm
21
241 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
263 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

[JMFC] 160!

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanovich misses with an uppercut.
Ivanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovich 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.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ivanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Ivanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovich lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Ivanovich keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovich takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ivanovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ivanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Ivanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Igor Ivanovich has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson has Ivanovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivanovich won't allow it.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ivanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ivanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivanovich avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to break free but Ivanovich pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ivanovich won't allow it.

Ivanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovich.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Ivanovich.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a body shot
enabling Ivanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Ivanovich is avoiding it.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Ivanovich is out of range.
Igor Ivanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovich lands a body shot.
Ivanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovich stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ivanovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Jackson is rocked!
Ivanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovich lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanovich cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ivanovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Steven Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Ivanovich cracks Jackson with a left hook right on the temple and Jackson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ivanovich lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jackson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Ivanovich!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guerreiro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rivaldo
vs
Silva

180 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivaldo swivels and escapes.
Rivaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rivaldo!

Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rivaldo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rivaldo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rivaldo and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo is trying to buck Silva off.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivaldo, who protects the arm well.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivaldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivaldo sneaks back into half guard.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivaldo is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Rivaldo from improving his position.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Rivaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.

Rivaldo pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Rivaldo throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Rivaldo throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivilinho Rivaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivaldo circles away.
Rivilinho Rivaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Silva.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Rivaldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Rivaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva defending well as Rivaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivaldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Silva is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivaldo finish him?
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivaldo sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivaldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivaldo drops Silva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silva! Rivaldo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rivilinho Rivaldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarkisyan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Power 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 cage.

Brute
vs
Sarkisyan

178 cm
21
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Brute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serge Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan looks to land a right hand but Brute moved out of range.
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Brute.
Brute keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Brute lands.
Sarkisyan looks to land a right hand but Brute moved out of range.
Sarkisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brute was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Serge Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarkisyan's hands.
Sarkisyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sarkisyan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brute was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
No joy there for Sarkisyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brute stuns Sarkisyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarkisyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarkisyan. Brute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brute lands the left hand.
Sarkisyan looks to throw the jab but Brute is out of range.
Brute checks a leg kick.
Sarkisyan misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries a low kick but Brute avoids it.
A jab from Sarkisyan misses.
Sarkisyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkisyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarkisyan throws out a loose jab but Brute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brute.
Brute shoots in but no luck this time.
Brute checks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Brute staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brute looks to land a right hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range.
Sarkisyan blocks a head kick by Brute.
Brute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brute throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarkisyan.
A left lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan takes a swing at Brute's ribcage but misses.
Sarkisyan throws a solid leg kick but Brute takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sarkisyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute defending well as Sarkisyan loads up on a big left hand.
Brute avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarkisyan. That's going to slow Brute down.
Brute misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brute. Sarkisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brute fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brute misses with a shot to the body
letting Sarkisyan counter with a right hand.
Sarkisyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Brute misses the jab.
Brute shoots in but Sarkisyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarkisyan misses with a jab to the body
and Brute counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice combination. Brute backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute connects with the punch.
Brute swings for the body but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Sarkisyan.
A swing and a miss from Sarkisyan.
Brute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarkisyan.
Brute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brute shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarkisyan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Brute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarkisyan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Brute blocks it.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Brute moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Sarkisyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sarkisyan tries to clinch there but Brute circles away.
Sarkisyan takes a swing at Brute's ribcage but misses.
Brute fails with a takedown attempt.
Brute avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Brute.
Sarkisyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Brute. Brute gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarkisyan jabs Brute right on the nose. Brute blinks but takes it well.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brute checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan Brute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brute circles away quickly and effectively.

Brute drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sarkisyan has Brute pulled in close to control his posture.

Sarkisyan is looking for a triangle but Brute pushes his legs off easily.
Sarkisyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarkisyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brute wants to pass the guard but Sarkisyan is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brute looks to land a left hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick but Brute moved away.
Brute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarkisyan.
Brute moves out of range of the strikes.
Serge Sarkisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four 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.
Brute takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serge Sarkisyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
Brute circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brute misses the body punch
and Sarkisyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brute moves out of range as Sarkisyan strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarkisyan. Brute does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Sarkisyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sarkisyan 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Sarkisyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uwai Na Bewun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uwai Na Bewun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Na Bewun
vs
Natzee

178 cm
20
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

162 cm
21
149 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uwai Na Bewun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natzee tries to bum rush Na Bewun with a series of wild strikes but Na Bewun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Natzee looks to throw the jab but Na Bewun is out of range.
Natzee throws a right hand that Na Bewun ducks under and follows up with a left that Na Bewun also avoids with ease.
Na Bewun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Natzee. That snapped Na Bewun's head back.

Na Bewun is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Natzee ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Na Bewun clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grammur Natzee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazelett comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Change the World. The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hazelett
vs
Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan

175 cm
25
138 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Hazelett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitmonchan ducks under a wild hook from Hazelett.
Hitmonchan misses with a hook. Hazelett ducked under it nicely.
Hitmonchan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazelett moves away.
Hitmonchan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitmonchan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazelett is just out of range.
Hitmonchan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hazelett should have avoided that one.
Hitmonchan digs a good hook to Hazelett's body.
The fighters circling - Hazelett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitmonchan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hazelett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazelett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hitmonchan slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett throws a hook but Hitmonchan blocks it.
Hitmonchan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hazelett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitmonchan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazelett.
Hazelett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonchan moves away.
Hazelett throws a jab when Hitmonchan was well out of range.
Hazelett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitmonchan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazelett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitmonchan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitmonchan misses with a shot to the body
and Hazelett counters with a right hand to the body.
The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonchan misses with a straight left.
Hitmonchan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitmonchan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazelett loads up on a big right hand but Hitmonchan slips the punch.
Hitmonchan staying out of range there.
Hitmonchan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hazelett throws a hook but Hitmonchan blocks it.
Hitmonchan throws a one two combo.
Hazelett throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan misses with a body punch
and Hazelett counters with a two punch combo.
Hitmonchan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hazelett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazelett misses with a two punch combination.
Hitmonchan misses with a looping left.
Hazelett throws out a loose jab but Hitmonchan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazelett misses with a straight left.
Hitmonchan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hitmonchan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazelett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitmonchan misses the body punch
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett misses the body punch
and Hitmonchan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitmonchan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hazelett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitmonchan.
Hazelett throws a looping overhand right but Hitmonchan ducks down to avoid it.
Hitmonchan scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitmonchan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazelett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitmonchan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hazelett is rocked!
Hitmonchan works Hazelett's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan 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.

Hitmonchan lands a brutal head kick. Hazelett looks out on his feet and Hitmonchan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jerry Cristo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cristo
vs
Duke

225 cm
19
166 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

150 cm
19
166 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cristo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duke's head.

It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Cristo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo lands a front kick.
Cristo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristo throws a head kick that Duke semi-blocks.

Duke is rocked!
Cristo misses with a head kick.
Duke is still on wobbly legs! Can Cristo finish him?
Cristo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cristo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke avoids the head kick by Cristo.
Duke seems to have recovered his senses.
Cristo avoids the body shot from Duke.
A head kick from Cristo lands but Duke takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Cristo pushes Duke away with a front kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cristo! Duke is out on his feet! Cristo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Duke is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Duke is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Cristo!