RFC-12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suge Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijan Matijevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marijan Matijevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suge Knight's chin.

Knight
vs
Matijevic

200 cm
29
274 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

183 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suge Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marijan Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matijevic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Knight closes the distance but Matijevic moves to the side
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Marijan Matijevic has been cut.
Knight tries to clinch up but Matijevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight thumps Matijevic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matijevic needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Knight throws a pinpoint strike between Matijevic's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Matijevic crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Knight scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suge Knight!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Liddel
vs
Riddle

188 cm
21
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel misses with a double jab

and Riddle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riddle.

Riddle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liddel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddle has managed to get both his arms back between Liddel's legs - danger averted.
Liddel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Liddel is trying to keep Riddle in close.
Riddle stands and throws Liddel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riddle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liddel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A control attempt from Liddel but he's now mounted!
Riddle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Riddle landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Chuck Liddel has been cut.
Riddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riddle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Liddel is rocked!

Chuck Liddel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riddle softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Liddel is out cold! Riddle jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Riddle!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Smith
vs
Knockout

180 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up

and Knockout counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Knockout looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knockout sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Knockout with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knockout sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Knockout is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Knockout's body position as best he can.
Knockout landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knockout tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Knockout controlling the pace for now.
Knockout lands a heavy elbow.
Knockout scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Knockout's attempts to control the action.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Knockout tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Knockout connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Knockout maintains control.
Knockout with good strikes from the mount here!
Knockout lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith really wants to buck Knockout off and get back to his feet.
Smith tries to hold on but Knockout postures up.
Knockout working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Knockout smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Well, if Knockout is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knockout is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knockout scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Knockout is controlling him well.
Knockout is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Knockout throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knockout must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knockout connects with a couple of short punches.
Knockout postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Knockout defends easily.
Knockout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knockout from controlling successfully.
Knockout lands a couple of digs.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knockout stops Smith from standing up.
Knockout wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Knockout lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Knockout dives into side control.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knockout looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knockout smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knockout slows the pace down.
Knockout tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Knockout 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.

Smith slips a jab and a cross from Knockout.

Knockout changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knockout scoring with punches from side control.
Knockout in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smith tries to escape but Knockout is in control.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knockout grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Knockout cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knockout wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Knockout looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knockout trying to control but Smith postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knockout keeps working.

Knockout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knockout trying to control here.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Knockout wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Knockout is defending well.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knockout trying to control from the bottom.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith wants to stand up but Knockout has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knockout desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knockout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

Knockout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knockout trying to control from the bottom.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knockout has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knockout tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Knockout trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Knockout wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knockout with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Knockout is controlling the position.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to control. Knockout wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Knockout is defending well.
Knockout tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.

Smith drives through and clinches with Knockout against the cage.
Knockout has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Knockout has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Knockout.

Knockout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knockout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knockout's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Knockout's brow.
Smith wants to stand but Knockout has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith passes Knockout's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knockout trying to control here.

Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Knockout could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Knockout is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Smith!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Beck
vs
Sagat

200 cm
26
339 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck throws a right hand that misses

and Sagat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Sagat from controlling successfully.
Sagat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sagat won't allow Beck to sweep him here.
Sagat wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Beck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagat's guard.
Sagat is trying to control the position but Beck postures up.
Sagat wants to stand but Beck is controlling the position.
Sagat looks gassed!
Beck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beck moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sagat hang on?
Beck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Beck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sagat's face.
Beck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sagat's face.
Sagat takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Beck's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Beck!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Chaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro comes to the cage accompanied by Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent. Fletch Chaser acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Toro
vs
Chaser

190 cm
22
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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, Aze Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fletch Chaser!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaser moves to clinch but Toro breaks away

so Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chaser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaser throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Toro wants to control from the top but Chaser keeps moving.

Toro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chaser, up you get!

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

Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toro is controlling him.
Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chaser is trying to control Toro's posture but Toro avoids it.
Toro misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Toro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chaser tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Toro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chaser is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aze Toro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Mcdonald is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hand
vs
Mcdonald

190 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Nemesis Laboratories: Q150 - $30
Nemesis Laboratories: Q150 - $30

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Black Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terry Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdonald catches Hand with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hand forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Mcdonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Woody Woodpecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Woodpecker
vs
Abu Bakhar

183 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Woody Woodpecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Bakhar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Abu Bakhar scores with a takedown into Woodpecker's guard.
Woodpecker can't keep his opponent in guard - Abu Bakhar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Abu Bakhar seems to be working for a kimura but Woodpecker defends the submission attempt.
Abu Bakhar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abu Bakhar stops Woodpecker from getting back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Abu Bakhar is working for a submission of some sort.
Abu Bakhar throwing shots but Woodpecker is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abu Bakhar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Abu Bakhar is working for a kimura but Woodpecker is defending it quite comfortably.
Woodpecker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abu Bakhar on the ground.
Woodpecker is trying to stand up here but Abu Bakhar is controlling him well.

Abu Bakhar seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Abu Bakhar there.
Abu Bakhar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abu Bakhar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Abu Bakhar is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Woodpecker as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Bakhar thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar connects with a couple of short punches.
Abu Bakhar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodpecker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abu Bakhar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woodpecker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abu Bakhar connects with a decent elbow.

Abu Bakhar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abu Bakhar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar with the ground and pound but Woodpecker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura here.
Woodpecker wants to get back to his feet.

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

Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abu Bakhar feints and as Woodpecker raises his hands in defense, Abu Bakhar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abu Bakhar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Woodpecker regains half guard, as Abu Bakhar was trying to land strikes.

Woodpecker is defending against the submission attempts here by Abu Bakhar.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura but Woodpecker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abu Bakhar to get the leverage.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodpecker defending well though.
Woodpecker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar throwing shots but Woodpecker is blocking nicely.

Abu Bakhar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woodpecker has managed to free his arm - good work.

Abu Bakhar seems to be working for a kimura but Woodpecker defends the submission attempt.

Abu Bakhar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abu Bakhar 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar thows a huge punch but Woodpecker dodges it nicely.

Abu Bakhar is trying to work for a kimura but Woodpecker is defending well.

Abu Bakhar is working for a kimura but Woodpecker is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abu Bakhar wants to work for an arm triangle but Woodpecker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

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.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura here.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice shot by Abu Bakhar.
Woodpecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woody Woodpecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abu Bakhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodpecker.
Abu Bakhar takes a swing at Woodpecker's ribcage but misses.
Woodpecker lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Woodpecker. That snapped Abu Bakhar's head back.
Abu Bakhar sizes up Woodpecker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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

Abu Bakhar drops back looking for a leg! Woodpecker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woodpecker manages to kick Abu Bakhar off! Abu Bakhar jumps back into Woodpecker's guard.
Abu Bakhar slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Abu Bakhar stands up and beckons Woodpecker to join him on the feet.
Abu Bakhar misses with a series of wild punches.

Woodpecker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abu Bakhar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abu Bakhar pushes down on Woodpecker's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar thows a huge punch but Woodpecker dodges it nicely.
Abu Bakhar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Abu Bakhar seems to be looking for submissions.

Abu Bakhar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Woodpecker tries to clinch up

and Abu Bakhar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Abu Bakhar is working for a submission of some sort.

Abu Bakhar seems to be working for a kimura but Woodpecker defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodpecker defends it well.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura here.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the action but Woodpecker is working from the bottom.

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.
Woodpecker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abu Bakhar.

Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodpecker defends it well.
Woodpecker is looking to escape.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janjalani Abu Bakhar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Turtchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Turtchin
vs
Archer

180 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Turtchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtchin tries to clinch but Archer moves away

and Archer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turtchin pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Turtchin wants to get back to his feet but Archer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turtchin managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Turtchin misses with a takedown
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin takes one to the chin there.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Archer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turtchin misses with a takedown
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Turtchin tries to clinch but Archer moves away
and Archer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turtchin has his takedown stuffed
and Turtchin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Turtchin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turtchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turtchin. Turtchin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtchin wants to clinch but Archer slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turtchin has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtchin is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Turtchin misses with a takedown
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turtchin thinking.
Turtchin shoots and misses
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.

Turtchin is rocked!
Archer misses with a series of wild punches.
Turtchin looks to clinch

and Archer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Turtchin! Archer lets Turtchin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Turtchin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer works Turtchin's body with a nice hook.
Turtchin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Archer gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sterling Archer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kuusela
vs
Artur

187 cm
24
190 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

200 cm
28
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Artur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur connects with a right hand. Kuusela shakes it off.
Artur throws a sloppy head kick

so Kuusela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Artur wants to get back to his feet but Kuusela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuusela is looking to work some ground and pound but Artur has wrist control.
Kuusela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Artur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuusela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuusela stopping the sweep attempt from Artur.
Kuusela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuusela prevents Artur from getting back to his feet.
Artur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuusela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuusela lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela is looking to advance position but Artur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kuusela manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Artur stalling.
Artur wants to stand up but Kuusela manages to regain full guard.

Kuusela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Artur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuusela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kuusela is looking for a triangle but Artur pushes his legs off easily.
Kuusela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Artur stays in close to Kuusela's body and controls the position.

Artur stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kuusela throws up his legs and catches Artur in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Artur tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kuusela! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matti Kuusela!
Matti Kuusela retains his light heavyweight title!