UVT 95: Bourque vs Atomic PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rico will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sonnen
vs
Rico

170 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Rico dodges it nicely.
Rico trying to control but Sonnen postures up.

Sonnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rico tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Rico punching from the bottom.
Rico striking from half guard on the bottom.
Sonnen throwing shots but Rico is blocking nicely.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Rico gets full guard.
Rico throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rico is striking from the bottom but Sonnen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rico makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rico.
Rico throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
Sonnen advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen tries for a kimura but Rico is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rico is looking to regain half guard here but Sonnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Rico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sonnen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico misses with an elbow to the head.
Rico doesn't have the hooks in and Sonnen manages to turn into his guard.
Rico wants to sweep but no luck.
Rico is looking to sweep but instead, Sonnen has passed into half guard.
Rico gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen scoring with punches and elbows.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Rico throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rico to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sonnen.
Rico prevents Sonnen from moving into mount.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
Rico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rico flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control. Rico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rico tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico missing with punches from the bottom.
Rico is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen 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.

Sonnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rico quickly recovers to half guard.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rico manages to get to full guard.
Rico throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rico is on top in guard.
Rico postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rico trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Rico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rico.
Rico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rico's guard.
Rico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Rico's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sonnen pushing down on Rico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sonnen is thwarting Rico's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sonnen working Rico over with strikes.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico missing with punches from the bottom.
Rico punching from the bottom.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Rico is having none of it.
Rico misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rico has hold of Sonnen's hands but Sonnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rico is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rico gets a takedown into half guard.
Sonnen trying to control from the bottom.
Rico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonnen's head.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Rico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rico trying to control from half guard but Sonnen is working away.
Rico thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico.
Sonnen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sonnen.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rico stops Sonnen from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rico stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen is pulling down on Rico's head. It's preventing any offense from Rico, at least for the moment.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rico.
Rico wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen controls Rico momentarily but Rico frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rico trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rico wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Rico lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rico lands a nice shot to the head.
Rico thowing shots but they're missing.
Rico raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rico thowing shots but they're missing.
Rico wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen is trying to escape the mount.
Sonnen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rico tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidalgo Brokador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Hans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hans
vs
Brokador

170 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hans!
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, Fidalgo Brokador!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brokador wants to land a leg kick but Hans is out of range.

Hans darts in and clinches Brokador up against the cage.
Hans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brokador's efforts to push away.
Brokador letting Hans take a breather here.

Brokador manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brokador.
Brokador throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brokador misses with a low kick.
Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans dives in and grabs Brokador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brokador pushes down on Hans's head and hops out.
Hans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brokador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brokador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hans counters with a series of strikes. Brokador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brokador but Brokador pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hans is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans checks a low kick from Brokador.
Hans tries to clinch there but Brokador circles away.
Hans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brokador circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Hans as he checks the leg kick.
Brokador wants to slow Hans down by chopping away at his legs.
Hans lands a jab-cross combination.
Brokador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Hans has managed to clinch.
Hans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brokador has had enough of the clinch but Hans keeps him there for the moment.

Brokador manages to break the clinch.
Brokador is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hans throws a series of strikes that have Brokador backpedaling.
Brokador looks for the body kick but Hans saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hans is struggling to control the position.
Hans wants to break free but Brokador has control.

Brokador breaks the clinch.
Brokador fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hans is out of range.
Hans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brokador.
Hans closes the distance and clinches up with Brokador, looking for a takedown. Hans pushes Brokador against the cage but Brokador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hans shoots in looking for a takedown. Brokador tries to sprawl out of it but Hans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brokador manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brokador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brokador throws a right and a left that Hans avoids nicely.
Hans tries to bum rush Brokador with a series of wild strikes but Brokador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hans looks for a takedown but Brokador sprawls well.

Hans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hans lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hans drops back looking for a leg! Brokador is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brokador manages to kick Hans off! Hans jumps back into Brokador's guard.
Hans is breathing heavily.
Hans trying to control but Brokador is working from the bottom.

Hans has gone for a leg lock! Brokador slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hans's guard.

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.

Hans has his foot on Brokador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brokador works his way back into a safe position though.
Brokador has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hans is proving hard to escape from.

Brokador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brokador gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brokador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hans counters with a nice uppercut.
Hans moves out of range of the body kick from Brokador.
Brokador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brokador tries to work over Hans's front leg with a kick but Hans checks it.
Hans misses with a wild combination.

Hans closes the distance and clinches.

Hans breaks from the clinch.
Brokador keeps the fight on the outside.
Brokador throws a combination that misses

and Hans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hans is struggling to control the position.
Hans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brokador or not.
Hans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brokador.
Hans lands a left hand.

Brokador pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hans scores with a takedown into Brokador's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans passes Brokador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hans trying to control the pace.

Hans is working for a submission of some sort.
Brokador is staying active underneath Hans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brokador tries to kick Hans off but Hans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brokador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hans postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brokador to stand up.
Hans shoots in looking for a takedown but Brokador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Hans or perhaps it was just good defense by Brokador which made him look bad.
Hans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fidalgo Brokador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brokador misses with a hook. Hans ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Hans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hans lands a nice shot that snaps Brokador's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brokador. Hans shrugs it off though.
Hans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brokador avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brokador misses with a kick to the body.
Hans shoots in and drives through. Brokador sprawls well.
Brokador throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
Brokador moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brokador lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hans lands a jab-cross combination.
Brokador tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hans is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brokador throws a combination that misses
and Hans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brokador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hans.
A punch combination from Brokador misses.
Hans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brokador feints and then cracks Hans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hans down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Brokador there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brokador thows a body kick. Hans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brokador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brokador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hans.
Brokador lands with a right hand.
Brokador fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brokador feints and then cracks Hans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hans down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brokador misses with a wild combination.
Brokador throws a nice head kick!
Brokador fakes the leg kick and cracks Hans in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fidalgo Brokador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hans lands with a nice combination. Brokador backs away looking to recover.
Brokador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hans counters with a one-two to the body.
Brokador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brokador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hans shoots in and drives through. Brokador sprawls well.
Will Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hans has Brokador up against the cage in a clinch.
Hans taking a breather.
Hans cracks Brokador with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Hans.

Brokador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hans forces Brokador back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hans is trying to push Brokador away but Brokador has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hans trying to control the position but instead, Brokador has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hans into the cage.

Brokador breaks the clinch.
Brokador lands a body shot.
Hans scores with a jab to the head.
Hans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brokador sprawls well. Brokador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hans gets slowly back to his feet.
Brokador scores with a kick to the body.
Hans misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brokador. No joy for Hans on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hans closes the distance and clinches up with Brokador, looking for a takedown. Hans pushes Brokador against the cage but Brokador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brokador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hans misses with a straight left.
Hans will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Brokador finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brokador jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Brokador lands but Hans takes it in his stride.
Brokador feints and then cracks Hans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hans down.
Brokador throws out a leg kick but Hans moves out of range and Brokador only half commits.
Hans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brokador.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brokador scores with a spinning back kick!
Brokador throws a series of punches but Hans avoids them all with ease.
Hans slips a jab and a cross from Brokador.
Horrible takedown by Hans or perhaps it was just good defense by Brokador which made him look bad.
Brokador chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brokador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hans fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brokador.
Brokador lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brokador misses with a head kick.
Hans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hans.
Brokador throws a front kick aimed at Hans's knee but Hans avoids it well.
Hans misses with a takedown attempt - Brokador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brokador wants to slow Hans down by chopping away at his legs.
Hans shoots for a double leg takedown but Brokador sprawls well. He's pushed Hans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brokador misses with a kick to the body.
Brokador misses with a combination

and Hans counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans stops Brokador from standing up.
Hans trying to control but Brokador is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brokador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hans.
Hans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Hans gets to his feet. Brokador looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brokador misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidalgo Brokador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brokador 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 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidalgo Brokador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Odle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Odle's choice of entrance music: Let Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Velasquez
vs
Odle

186 cm
24
241 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
277 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Odle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Odle is looking to clinch.
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odle moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odle.
Odle is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odle tries to clinch up.

Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Odle. Odle maintains the clinch.
Odle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odle misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Odle is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odle down to the mat. Odle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odle dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Odle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Odle is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Odle rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.

Velasquez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Odle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odle is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Odle is trying to get back to his feet but Velasquez has full control of the position and if anything, Odle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Odle is trying to break free.
Velasquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Odle.
Odle wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez controls the action.
Odle wants to escape the position.
Velasquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Odle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Odle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Odle is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Velasquez 's hooks.
Odle tries to lock up and control but Velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Odle manages to avoid easily.
Odle tries to reverse the position but Velasquez maintains control.
Odle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odle's head.
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 Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Odle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
Velasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Odle tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Odle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odle tries to clinch but Velasquez moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odle is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odle avoids it really well and circles away.
Odle tries to clinch up.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odle is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Odle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odle slips under a jab from Velasquez.
A jab lands there for Velasquez.
Odle wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Odle's body.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odle circles away.
Travis Odle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odle is looking to clinch.
Velasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Odle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Odle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velasquez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Odle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Velasquez has Odle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Odle stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Odle.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Odle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Odle obliges.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odle.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle.
Odle lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Odle.
Odle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velasquez is trying to drag Odle to the mat but Odle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odle lands an elbow inside.
Odle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Odle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez avoiding damage as Odle throws knees to the body.
Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle managing to block the knees to the body from Velasquez.
Odle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Odle keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Odle tries to land knees in the clinch but Velasquez avoids the damage to the body.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Odle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velasquez lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Odle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Odle clinches but Velasquez breaks the clinch

and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velasquez.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Odle prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Odle avoiding damage as Velasquez throws knees to the body.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odle prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Odle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Odle.
Odle misses with an elbow over the top.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle crunches a lovely knee into Velasquez's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Odle lands a nice knee to the body.
Velasquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Odle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Odle.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Odle lands a nice knee to the body.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Velasquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Odle avoids the damage to the body.
Odle misses with an elbow strike.

Velasquez lands a takedown into guard.
Velasquez prevents Odle from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Odle keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Odle blocks nicely.
Odle pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Odle is retaining full guard.
Odle seems keen to control Velasquez's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Odle was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Velasquez has Odle up against the cage in a clinch.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

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.
Odle misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Odle.
Odle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Odle lands a damaging elbow.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Odle just leaning against Velasquez, taking a breather.
Velasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Odle stalling in the clinch.
Odle dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odle prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Odle.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Odle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Odle 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Odle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog has chosen Fan of Marrizle as his entrance music. Robert Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Couture
vs
Dog

181 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bushido Clothing
Syndicate Drugs

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog is stalling in the full guard.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Dog wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
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.

Crazy Dog has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dog clinches with his opponent.
Dog can't get the takedown.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Dog decides to pull guard.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dog on the ground.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog trying to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Couture throws and elbow that misses. Dog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Dog!
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Dog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture trying to control the position here.
Couture keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dog gets the takedown into side control.
Couture is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dog's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Couture is staying active underneath Dog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dog is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crazy Dog.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Couture throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Dog's head but Dog avoids it well.
Couture trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog is trying to buck Couture off.
Dog parries the strikes from Couture easily there. Couture is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dog to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture is trying to ground and pound but Dog uses the momentary lack of control by Couture to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Couture 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.

Couture gets caught flat footed, as Dog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Couture trying to control the position.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dog pushes down on Couture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture wants to improve his position but Dog is controlling well.
Dog trying to control from half guard but Couture is working away.
Couture is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture avoids the body shot from Dog.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dog seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
Couture is trying to control Dog's posture but Dog avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents Dog from improving position.
Dog throws a strike aimed at the side of Couture's head but Couture avoids it well.
Dog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Couture sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture is looking to reverse the position.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Couture wants to control but Dog postures up.

Dog is working to tighten is grip on Couture's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Couture has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dog is really squeezing tight and eventually Couture passes out! Dog breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crazy Dog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Costa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Synphony of Destruction by Megadeth. Grant Mitchell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Razor De Costa's chin.

Mitchell
vs
De Costa

190 cm
23
274 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

200 cm
28
270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razor De Costa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by De Costa.
Mitchell taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Costa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitchell to see if he's OK.
De Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Costa cracks Mitchell with a big elbow.
Mitchell is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Costa connects with a decent elbow.
Mitchell throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
De Costa in side control, throwing shots but Mitchell defends.
De Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Costa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Costa working the ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
De Costa landing a few strikes.
Mitchell tries to buck De Costa off but De Costa is having none of it.
De Costa working away.
Mitchell pushes De Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

De Costa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Costa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitchell some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Mitchell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Costa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Costa is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Costa scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Costa cracks Mitchell with a big right hand but Mitchell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Costa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitchell to see if he's OK.
Mitchell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Costa working the ground and pound from side control.

De Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mitchell lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Costa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Costa cracks Mitchell with a big right hand but Mitchell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Costa working the body and head with strikes.
De Costa lands an elbow.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
De Costa grinds an elbow into Mitchell's temple.
Mitchell holding on.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
De Costa looks up at the clock and then as Mitchell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Costa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitchell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mitchell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Costa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitchell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Costa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Costa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Costa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

De Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Costa working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Costa.
De Costa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Costa looks gassed!
De Costa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell is controlling De Costa's posture.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mitchell has De Costa pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
De Costa throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Costa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Costa wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell controls De Costa momentarily but De Costa frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor De Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Costa misses with a wild combination.
De Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
De Costa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Razor De Costa has been cut.
Mitchell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
De Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but De Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Costa shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Grant Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor De Costa.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Costa has time to react.
De Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Costa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
De Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Costa dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to bum rush De Costa with a series of wild strikes but De Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Costa dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on De Costa's head and hops out.
De Costa misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mitchell throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
De Costa misses with a combination
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Costa throws a combination that misses
and Mitchell counters with a one-two to the body.
De Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mitchell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but De Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
De Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but De Costa keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Mitchell stands up over De Costa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
De Costa keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
De Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mitchell trying to control but De Costa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razor De Costa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Costa.
Good exchange - De Costa coming out on top.
De Costa misses with a hook.
Mitchell tries to bum rush De Costa with a series of wild strikes but De Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
De Costa throws a head kick that misses.
De Costa fails with the takedown

and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. De Costa didn't expect that.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
De Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchellis looking to pass into half guard but De Costa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Costa is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Costa!
Mitchell unloading with bombs!
Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Mitchell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Costa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Costa!
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Costa cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
De Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mitchell has his foot on De Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
De Costa won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Costa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Costa cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
De Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but De Costa controlling him for the moment.
De Costa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Razor De Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but De Costa blocks nicely.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but De Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but De Costa is retaining full guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell thows a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from De Costa.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell tries to stand but De Costa is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grant Mitchell.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Mitchell!

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Undercard bout

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

Flipovic
vs
Lacerda

188 cm
22
225 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

198 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic!
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, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda shoots in for a double leg but Flipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacerda shoots for a takedown but Flipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flipovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flipovic as he avoids it easily.
Marko Flipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacerda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown but Flipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lacerda.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lacerda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Lacerda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lacerda looks gassed!
Lacerda stops Flipovic from standing up.
Flipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Flipovic, not yet.
Lacerda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Flipovic is defending well.
Flipovic trying to control but Lacerda postures up.
Flipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic tries to get to full guard but Lacerda has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Genival Lacerda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Flipovic with a nice cross.
Flipovic checks a leg kick.
Flipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Flipovic.
Lacerda wants to clinch.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda misses the shot to the body.
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Flipovic misses.
Flipovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lacerda fails to land the takedown.
Lacerda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but Lacerda moves out of range.

Lacerda moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacerda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Flipovic breaks the clinch.
Lacerda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flipovic lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flipovic throws a head kick that Lacerda semi-blocks.

It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.
Flipovic works Lacerda's body with a nice hook.
Flipovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Lacerda in the body.
Flipovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flipovic throws a series of strikes that have Lacerda backpedaling.
Marko Flipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda avoids the head kick by Flipovic.

Flipovic closes the distance and pushes Lacerda back into the cage.

Flipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flipovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lacerda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacerda walks into a stiff left hand from Flipovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flipovic lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Flipovic.
Flipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacerda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lacerda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flipovic tries to bum rush Lacerda with a series of wild strikes but Lacerda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacerda dodges the punch combination from Flipovic.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flipovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lacerda is fending him off so far but Flipovic persists. Nope, Lacerda circles away and we're back to standing.
Lacerda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lacerda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lacerda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flipovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flipovic lands with a cross.
Flipovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but Lacerda avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Flipovic both land. Nice combination.
Flipovic connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flipovic.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flipovic!
Flipovic cracks Lacerda with a right hand to the side of the head.

Flipovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lacerda throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flipovic trying to control the position but Lacerda is working away.

Flipovic stands up and beckons Lacerda to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Flipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genival Lacerda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lacerda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacerda.
Flipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flipovic lands with a nice combination. Lacerda backs away looking to recover.
A head kick by Flipovic misses

and Lacerda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lacerda.

Flipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flipovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacerda's head backwards.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that Lacerda avoids nicely.
Lacerda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lacerda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flipovic lands a nice hook to Lacerda's body. Lacerda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flipovic.
Flipovic throws a front kick that sends Lacerda stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flipovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lacerda's hands.
Marko Flipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Lacerda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flipovic.
Lacerda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flipovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Flipovic clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacerda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flipovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacerda can do to turn this around?
Flipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacerda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Flipovic does no damage.
Lacerda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacerda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flipovic has a takedown stuffed.
Flipovic throws a head kick but Lacerda moves out of range.
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Flipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacerda moves away.
Flipovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flipovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lacerda walks into a stiff left hand from Flipovic.
Marko Flipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacerda shoots in but Flipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marko Flipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Flipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacerda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacerda circles away quickly and effectively.
Flipovic scores with a head kick. Lacerda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lacerda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flipovic.
Lacerda needs to keep his hands up - Flipovic had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacerda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flipovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacerda at a distance.
Flipovic stalks Lacerda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacerda's face. Lacerda staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacerda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flipovic.
Lacerda closes the distance and clinches up with Flipovic, looking for a takedown. Lacerda pushes Flipovic against the cage but Flipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Flipovic.
A jab from Flipovic does it's job there.
Flipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacerda circles away quickly and effectively.
Flipovic lands a jab to the head.
Lacerda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flipovic is fending him off so far but Lacerda persists. Nope, Flipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Lacerda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flipovic counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flipovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacerda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flipovic looks to land a combination but Lacerda avoids it well.
Lacerda takes one to the chin there.
Flipovic scores with a head kick.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Flipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacerda's calf.
Flipovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Lacerda in the body.
Flipovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lacerda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flipovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacerda's head.
Flipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Flipovic scores with a one two! Lacerda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Lacerda misses.
Flipovic lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flipovic!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Flipovic.
Flipovic lunges at Lacerda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacerda's hand.
Flipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flipovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flipovic sprawls well. Flipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacerda gets slowly back to his feet.
Flipovic throws a one two combo.
Flipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lacerda moves out of range easily.
Flipovic is looking to slow Lacerda down with leg kicks.
Lacerda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flipovic swivels and escapes.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but Lacerda avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flipovic.
Lacerda slips a jab and a cross from Flipovic.
Lacerda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Flipovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flipovic scores with a head kick. Lacerda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flipovic scores with the left hand. Lacerda knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flipovic lands an overhand right.
Lacerda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flipovic.
Lacerda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Flipovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Genival Lacerda's cut.
That's time! Flipovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Flipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Flipovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacerda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flipovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flipovic!
Lacerda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flipovic cracks Lacerda with a good jab.
Flipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lacerda. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lacerda gets tackled into the cage by Flipovic. Flipovic maintains the clinch.

Flipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flipovic lands a head kick!
Flipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lacerda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flipovic lands a jab to Lacerda's midsection.
Lacerda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flipovic.
Flipovic scores with a leg kick.
Flipovic lands an overhand right.
Flipovic scores with a head kick. Lacerda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic misses with the combination.
Lacerda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacerda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacerda walks into a left hand.
Flipovic looks to land a combination but Lacerda avoids it well.
Flipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacerda.
Lacerda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flipovic.
Flipovic misses with a wild combination.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Lacerda misses.

Lacerda forces Flipovic back against the cage and clinches.
Flipovic keeps control of Lacerda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Flipovic manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Flipovic catches Lacerda right on the button with a cross.
Flipovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flipovic.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Flipovic sprawls well.
Flipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flipovic misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flipovic looks to land a combination. Lacerda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Lacerda closes the distance but Flipovic moves to the side
and Flipovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Flipovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lacerda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flipovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flipovic connects with a single shot there.
Flipovic swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Flipovic as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Lacerda or perhaps it was just good defense by Flipovic which made him look bad.
Flipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Flipovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flipovic lands a head kick. Lacerda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flipovic lands with a nice combination. Lacerda backs away looking to recover.

That has opened up Genival Lacerda's cut even more.
Flipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flipovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flipovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacerda on the side of the head.
Flipovic lands a slapping body shot.
Flipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flipovic looks to land a combination but Lacerda avoids it well.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Flipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lacerda moves out of range easily.
Lacerda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marko Flipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Flipovic cracks the inside of Lacerda's front leg.
Flipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Flipovic.
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!
Flipovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flipovic scores with a punch to the head.
Flipovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Marko Flipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic lands a jab to Lacerda's midsection.
Flipovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flipovic scores with a one two! Lacerda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flipovic dips to his left and cracks Lacerda with an uppercut!
Flipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Flipovic moves into the clinch.

Flipovic manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lacerda. Those never looked like landing.
Flipovic lands a nice shot that snaps Lacerda's head back.
Genival Lacerda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacerda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flipovic cracks Lacerda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flipovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacerda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flipovic.
Flipovic connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacerda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Flipovic with that takedown attempt.
Flipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lacerda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Flipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flipovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Flipovic!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Still D.R.E. Truck has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Truck

186 cm
26
260 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck misses with a low kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Truck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truck tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Truck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Truck.
Truck misses with a kick to the body.
Truck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Truck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jamal Jones has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Truck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Truck wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Truck enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Truck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

Truck has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones prevents Truck from improving his position.
Jones trying to control the action but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Truck is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Truck is blocking nicely.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Truck looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Truck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Truck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Truck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is trying to control. Truck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Truck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Truck is keeping the position.
Truck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Truck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Truck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Truck.
Truck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck is working to get back to half guard.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Truck tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Truck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Truck looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck regains half guard.
Truck is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Truck is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Truck is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Truck can't escape the position.

Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Truck to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Truck shrugs it off.
Truck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Truck is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Truck wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Truck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Truck wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Truck postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Truck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Truck.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Truck from standing up.
Truck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Truck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Truck manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.

Truck pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Truck.
Truck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truck tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck scores with a nice head shot.
Truck slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Truck. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Truck.
Jones moves out of range as Truck throws a body kick.
Truck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Truck tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Truck leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Truck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Truck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Truck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Truck misses with a head kick.

Truck gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Truck cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Truck.

Truck lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Truck takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck tries a head kick but it misses.
Truck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Truck misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Truck's waist but Truck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Truck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Truck connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Truck.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Truck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Truck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Truck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Truck scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Truck lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Truck thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Jones is rocked!
Truck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herbert Truck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Truck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Truck's waist but Truck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Truck connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Truck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Truck connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truck.
Herbert Truck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Truck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Truck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Truck throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Truck sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herbert Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Truck as he avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by Truck.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Truck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick from Truck lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Truck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Jamal Jones's cut is getting worse.
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 from Truck lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Truck feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Truck keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Truck jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones avoids the head kick by Truck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Truck lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Truck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Truck 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 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Truck!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Faraday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pelle
vs
Faraday

193 cm
25
276 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

205 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Faraday!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle misses with the combination.
Faraday clobbers Pelle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Faraday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faraday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pelle lands with a shot to the body.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Pelle lands a really nice looking cross but Faraday seems unphased.
Faraday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pelle.
Pelle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faraday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faraday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pelle lands a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Pelle.

It looks like Chuck Faraday has been cut.
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!
Faraday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faraday.

Pelle lands a left and a right that send Faraday crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Faraday is rocked!
Pelle walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Faraday drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pelle swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Faraday's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinta Pelle!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice's entrance music is Bang Install. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

The Hero of Justice
vs
Pinksy

192 cm
24
231 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

213 cm
24
285 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition

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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
The Hero of Justice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinksy defending well as The Hero of Justice loads up on a big left hand.
The Hero of Justice defending well as Pinksy loads up on a big left hand.
The Hero of Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinksy at a distance.
The Hero of Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinksy manages to avoid it.
Pinksy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hero of Justice.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinksy walks into a left hand.
Pinksy takes one to the side of the head.
The Hero of Justice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinksy on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hero of Justice lands with a good body shot.
The Hero of Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinksy counters with a head kick.
The Hero of Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinksy manages to avoid it.
The Hero of Justice swings for the body but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hero of Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Bang The Hero of Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Hero of Justice lands a nice hook to Pinksy's body. Pinksy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Hero of Justice works the jab nicely.
The Hero of Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hero of Justice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinksy counters with a straight right hand.
The Hero of Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from The Hero of Justice.
The Hero of Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinksy is just out of range.
Pinksy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Pinksy dodges the punch combination from The Hero of Justice.
The Hero of Justice is looking to wear down Pinksy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Hero of Justice just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice looks to throw the jab but Pinksy is out of range.
The Hero of Justice loads up on a big right hand but Pinksy slips the punch.
Pinksy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinksy misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Hero of Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinksy avoids the body shot from The Hero of Justice.
The Hero of Justice jabs Pinksy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Hero of Justice lands with a good body shot.
Pinksy looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinksy takes one to the chin there.
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hero of Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pinksy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinksy throws a combination that misses
and The Hero of Justice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by The Hero of Justice.
The Hero of Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinksy manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice scores with a one two! Pinksy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Pinksy is rocked!
The Hero of Justice cracks Pinksy with a left hook right on the temple and Pinksy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! The Hero of Justice lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Pinksy is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bang The Hero of Justice!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bourque might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords. Atomic has chosen A Kiss to Build a Dream On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bourque
vs
Atomic

225 cm
29
270 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

198 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Atomic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Atomic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Atomic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atomic misses the jab.
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourque slips under a jab from Atomic.
Atomic throws a nice looking combination but Bourque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atomic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Bourque.
Bourque walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atomic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atomic thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atomic scores with a jab.
Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
The fighters circling - Bourque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bourque backs up against the cage.

It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Atomic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque throws a nice head kick!
Atomic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bourque counters with a series of strikes. Atomic will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bourque lands a big head kick that sends Atomic to the canvas! Bourque follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

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