FHC 19 - Madness day! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Farve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Goncalves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke Farve's chin.

Goncalves
vs
Farve

189 cm
23
282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Farve!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farve misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farve is defended easily by Goncalves.

Goncalves has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goncalves blocks it with crossed arms.
Goncalves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farve.
Renan Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Farve.

Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goncalves wants it to stay on the feet.
Farve shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farve shoots in and drives through. Goncalves sprawls well.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farve is defended easily by Goncalves.

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control but Farve is having none of it.

Goncalves gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Farve has his takedown stuffed

and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Farve didn't expect that.
Goncalves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farve looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to stand but Farve is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goncalves 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Farve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farve won't be happy with that.
Farve is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.

Goncalves decides to stand back up.
Farve doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.
Farve is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farve looking to control.

Goncalves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Farve, up you get!
Farve has his takedown stuffed

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farve won't be happy with that.
Renan Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Farve.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goncalves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Renan Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Farve didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a series of strikes. Farve will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Goncalves gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to get back to his feet.
Farve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Goncalves decides to return to a standing position.

Goncalves drives through and clinches with Farve against the cage.

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.

Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Farve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Farve is controlling the position.

Goncalves stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farve was covering up waiting for the punch and Goncalves finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farve can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Goncalves decides to stand back up. Goncalves steps back and let's Farve get back to his feet.
Duke Farve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renan Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Goncalves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farve's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goncalves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Goncalves!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Husten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Di Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Husten
vs
Di Maria

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Husten!
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, Luis Di Maria!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maria staying out of range there.
Di Maria throws a series of punches but Husten moves out of range.
Di Maria displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Husten throws a jab but it's blocked by Di Maria.
Di Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Husten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Di Maria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Husten.
Husten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Di Maria.
Husten swings for the body but Di Maria moves out of range.
Di Maria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Di Maria.
Di Maria walks into a left hand.
Husten defending well as Di Maria loads up on a big left hand.
Di Maria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Husten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Husten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Husten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Maria counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Husten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maria throws a combination that misses
and Husten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Di Maria looks to land a combination but Husten avoids it well.
Di Maria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Husten.
Husten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Husten misses the shot to the body.
Husten misses with a hook to the body
and Di Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Husten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Di Maria throws out the jab.
A big left from Di Maria misses.
Husten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Di Maria misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Husten counters with a nice body shot.
Husten misses the shot to the body.
Di Maria looks to land a combination. Husten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Di Maria misses with a series of wild punches.
Husten defending well as Di Maria loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husten throws the left hand but Di Maria avoids the punch easily.
Husten misses with a body shot
and Di Maria counters with a one-two to the body.
Di Maria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Husten staying out of range there.
Di Maria staying out of range there.
Husten just misses with a punch to the body.
Husten misses with an uppercut. Di Maria saw that one coming.
Husten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Husten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luis Di Maria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Husten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Husten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Di Maria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Husten manages to avoid it.
Husten throws a sloppy body shot
letting Di Maria counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Husten.
Husten thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Di Maria.
A shot to the body from Husten misses
and Di Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
Di Maria might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Husten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Di Maria lands.
The crowd cheers as Di Maria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Husten doesn't seem phased though.
Husten walks into a straight right hand from Di Maria.
Di Maria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Husten's head.
Husten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Di Maria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Husten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by Husten.
Di Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Husten.
Husten throws a jab when Di Maria was well out of range.
Husten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Husten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Husten is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Maria drops Husten with a straight right hand, right on the button! Di Maria follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Di Maria!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Pernada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernada has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNV6YB_i1Y&feature=related as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dourado
vs
Pernada

200 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dourado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tibor Pernada!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pernada tries to clinch up but Dourado circles away and keeps his distance.
Pernada shoots in but Dourado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pernada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dourado keeps Pernada at a distance using the push kick.
Pernada wants to clinch.
Pernada tries to clinch up but Dourado circles away and keeps his distance.
Tibor Pernada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pernada looks for a takedown but Dourado sprawls well.
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pernada shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcelo Dourado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tibor Pernada.
Pernada is looking to clinch.
Dourado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pernada tries to clinch there but Dourado circles away.
Pernada shoots in for a double leg but Dourado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dourado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado connects with a high kick.

It looks like Tibor Pernada has been cut.
Pernada shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pernada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dourado pinned against the cage. Dourado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pernada looks gassed!
Pernada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dourado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pernada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dourado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pernada somewhat.
Pernada shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pernada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dourado's waist but Dourado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pernada off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dourado.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Nice body kick from Dourado.
Dourado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dourado scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pernada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dourado scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado throws a head kick that half lands.
Dourado scores with a head kick.
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dourado thows a body kick. Pernada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dourado throws a head kick that Pernada semi-blocks.
Dourado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dourado connects with a high kick.
Dourado lands with a nice body kick.
Dourado scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pernada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dourado - the referee stops the clock and Pernada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dourado. Pernada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dourado!
Pernada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dourado is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pernada.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dourado.
Dourado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dourado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dourado scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dourado lands a head kick!
Dourado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pernada if he has to take too many more of those.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Crunch! Dourado slams his shin into Pernada's torso.
Pernada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dourado.
Dourado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dourado throws a nice head kick!
Pernada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pernada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dourado lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dourado. Pernada shrugs it off though.
Dourado scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dourado lands a high kick!
Dourado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pernada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That has opened up Tibor Pernada's cut even more.
Pernada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dourado throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dourado. Pernada shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dourado.
A head kick from Dourado lands but Pernada takes it in his stride.
Dourado scoring well with a low kick there.
Dourado lands with a kick to the temple. Pernada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pernada takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Dourado lands but Pernada takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dourado.
Dourado cracks the inside of Pernada's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dourado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tibor Pernada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pernada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dourado lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Dourado.
Dourado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pernada.
Pernada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dourado.
Good leg kick by Dourado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pernada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dourado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dourado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dourado throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dourado lands a head kick!
Dourado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pernada's calf.
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dourado throws a head kick that half lands.
Pernada is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado connects with a high kick.
Dourado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pernada if he has to take too many more of those.
Dourado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dourado thows a body kick. Pernada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dourado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dourado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pernada will feel that in the morning.
Marcelo Dourado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dourado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dourado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dourado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dourado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dourado is looking to slow Pernada down with leg kicks.
Pernada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dourado. Dourado obviously looking to wear him down.
Dourado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pernada takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Pernada misses
and Dourado counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dourado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dourado delivers a nice body kick.
Pernada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dourado throws a nice head kick!

The cut above Tibor Pernada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dourado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pernada can do to turn this around?
Dourado scores with a head kick.
Marcelo Dourado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dourado lands a head kick!
Dourado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pernada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dourado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pernada's head.
Marcelo Dourado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dourado thumps Pernada with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pernada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dourado - the referee stops the clock and Pernada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dourado. Pernada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dourado lands with a slapping head kick.
Dourado lands a head kick. Pernada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado scores with a spinning back kick!
Dourado scores with a kick to the body.
Dourado throws a head kick that Pernada semi-blocks.
Dourado throws a head kick that half lands.
Pernada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dourado connects with a high kick.
Dourado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dourado throws a leg kick which misses Pernada's front leg but catches the back leg as Pernada tries to avoid it.
Pernada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pernada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dourado can pounce on him.
Dourado throws a nice head kick!
Dourado scores with a spinning back kick!
Dourado lands a head kick. Pernada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dourado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pernada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dourado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dourado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dourado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Dourado.
Dourado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dourado pushes Pernada away with a front kick.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Dourado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pernada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dourado lands a head kick. Pernada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dourado lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tibor Pernada'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. This is the final round!

Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Dourado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Dourado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pernada tries for a takedown but Dourado circles away easily
and Dourado counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dourado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pernada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dourado.
Dourado scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dourado, right into the meat.
Pernada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dourado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dourado thows a body kick. Pernada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pernada takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado lands with a nice body kick.
Dourado throws a head kick that half lands.
Dourado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dourado lands a nice looking body kick.
Dourado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pernada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dourado throws a front kick that sends Pernada stumbling back into the cage.
Pernada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dourado lands a head kick!
Dourado scores with a head kick.
Dourado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado connects with a high kick.
Pernada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dourado counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dourado, right into the meat.
Dourado scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dourado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dourado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pernada's head.
Dourado lands a head kick. Pernada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dourado lands a high kick!
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Dourado cracks the inside of Pernada's front leg.
Dourado lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Dourado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pernada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dourado lands a high kick!
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dourado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dourado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pernada will feel that in the morning.
Dourado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marcelo Dourado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.
Dourado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pernada if he has to take too many more of those.
Pernada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dourado. Dourado obviously looking to wear him down.
Dourado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dourado.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pernada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dourado has got the better of the exchanges.
Pernada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Dourado lands but Pernada takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Dourado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dourado lands with a kick to the temple. Pernada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pernada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelo Dourado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tibor Pernada.
Pernada tries for a takedown but Dourado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dourado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pernada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dourado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dourado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dourado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dourado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pernada's head.
Tibor Pernada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dourado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pernada.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dourado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dourado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dourado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Emperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morello is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tubthumping - i Get Knocked Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tom Morello was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Emperado
vs
Morello

170 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Emperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Morello!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
Emperado looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emperado looks to land a combination but Morello avoids it well.
Morello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emperado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emperado counters with a right hand to the body.
Morello tries to clinch
and Emperado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Morello drops Emperado with a beautiful combination! Emperado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morello is looking for the KO!

It looks like Adriano Emperado has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello looks to clinch
and Emperado counters with a left and a right that stings Morello.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emperado.
Morello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morello wants to clinch but Emperado slips to the side

and Emperado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emperado.
Morello has had enough of the clinch but Emperado keeps him there for the moment.
Morello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morello is trying to force a seperation but Emperado has the dominant position.
Morello is looking to break free of the clinch but Emperado has double underhooks.
Morello is looking to break free of the clinch but Emperado has double underhooks.
Morello tries to break free but Emperado pushes him back against the cage.
Morello prevents a body shot from Emperado.
Morello is trying to break the clinch but Emperado has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Morello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morello tries to circle away but Emperado has him pinned against the cage.
Emperado has Morello pressed against the cage, preventing Morello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Morello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emperado misses with a few strikes there.
Morello tries to clinch up.
Morello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morello tries to clinch but Emperado is having none of it.
Emperado throws a series of punches but Morello moves out of range.
Emperado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morello.
Morello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emperado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morello wants to clinch up but Emperado keeps it at a distance.
Morello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emperado avoids a punch combination nicely.

Emperado rushes Morello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Emperado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emperado could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emperado misses with a series of wild punches.
Morello wants to clinch but Emperado slips to the side

and Emperado counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emperado keeps control of Morello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emperado pushes Morello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morello can't break the clinch.
Emperado lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperado has Morello pressed against the cage, preventing Morello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Emperado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tom Morello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emperado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emperado fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morello scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Morello.
Morello closes the distance but Emperado moves to the side

and Emperado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emperado.
Morello tries to break free but Emperado pushes him back against the cage.
Morello working hard to break the clinch.
Morello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Emperado.
Emperado keeps control of Morello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emperado is working Morello over against the cage.
Emperado lands a good knee to the midsection. Morello won't want to take too many of those.
Emperado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emperado keeps control of Morello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morello tries to break free but Emperado pushes him back against the cage.
Morello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Emperado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Emperado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morello is trying to force a seperation but Emperado has the dominant position.
Emperado tries to pull guard but Morello holds him up against the cage and eventually Emperado drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Emperado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morello's efforts to push away.
Morello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emperado landing knees to the body.
Morello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emperado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morello is trying to break the clinch but Emperado is controlling him.
Emperado avoiding damage.
Emperado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emperado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morello working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emperado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emperado stalling.
Morello is trying to break the clinch but Emperado has him pressed against the cage.
Morello working hard to break the clinch.
Morello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morello is looking to break free of the clinch but Emperado has double underhooks.

Emperado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emperado counters with a series of strikes. Morello will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Emperado takes the fight into the clinch.
Emperado cracks Morello with a nice body shot.
Morello is trying to force a seperation but Emperado has the dominant position.
Emperado scores with a shot to the side of Morello's head.
Emperado prevents Morello from breaking the clinch.
Morello tries to break the clinch but Emperado is controlling the position.
Emperado has Morello pressed against the cage, preventing Morello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morello is trying to break the clinch but Emperado has him pressed against the cage.
Emperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morello's efforts to push away.

Emperado jumps guard and drags Morello to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morello is looking to stand up but Emperado won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Morello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriano Emperado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Morello.
Morello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emperado. Emperado obviously looking to wear him down.
Morello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emperado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morello circles away quickly and effectively.
Morello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emperado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morello.
Emperado scores with a nice head shot.
Tom Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emperado throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Emperado misses.
Tom Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emperado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emperado counters with a nice leg kick.
Emperado scores with a one two! Morello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morello throws a right and a left that both miss.

Emperado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emperado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emperado with the ground and pound but Morello uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Emperado wants to control from the top but Morello keeps moving.
Emperado throws a strike but Morello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emperado working a defensive guard but Morello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emperado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Emperado tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emperado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morello clinches but Emperado breaks the clinch
and Emperado counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morello throws a right and a left that Emperado avoids nicely.
Emperado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emperado throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emperado.
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 Adriano Emperado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adriano Emperado's cut.
That's time! Emperado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Morello clinches but Emperado breaks the clinch

and Emperado counters by moving into the clinch.
Emperado tries to work over Morello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emperado tries a body shot but Morello blocks it.
Morello tries to break the clinch but Emperado is controlling the position.
Morello has had enough of the clinch but Emperado keeps him there for the moment.
Emperado keeps control of Morello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morello's efforts to push away.
Emperado wants to break free but Morello has control.
Emperado digs a right hand underneath Morello's ribcage. Morello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emperado has him pressed against the cage.
Emperado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morello's efforts to push away.
Morello is trying to break free.
Morello has had enough of the clinch but Emperado keeps him there for the moment.
Morello tries to circle away but Emperado has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperado is trying to break the clinch but Morello has him pressed against the cage.
Morello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morello tries to circle away but Emperado has him pinned against the cage.

Emperado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morello misses with the combination.
Adriano Emperado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emperado fails to land the takedown.
Morello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emperado counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperado keeps the fight on the outside.
Morello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emperado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emperado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Emperado clinches with his opponent.
Emperado keeps control of Morello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emperado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morello in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morello tries to break the clinch but Emperado is controlling the position.

Emperado successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emperado is pulling down on Morello's head to control his posture.
Morello preventing the sweep.

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.
Emperado wants to hit a switch here but Morello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emperado there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperado is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Emperado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emperado throwing hammer fists to the chest of Morello. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Emperado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emperado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Emperado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tessie. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gracie
vs
Ryan

191 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paddy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Ryan.

Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Ryan scores with punches from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan throws a strike but Gracie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Ryan distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ryan darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
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!

Ryan breaks the clinch.

Ryan with a dominant takedown and that's winded Gracie.

Gracie is rocked!

Ryan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gracie's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gracie's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Campos
vs
Hans

197 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Hans!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campos digs a good hook to Hans's body.
Campos cracks a nice hook into Hans's ribs.
Campos lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hans falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Braxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvel Zonko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Braxton
vs
Zonko

188 cm
24
231 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yvel Zonko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Zonko with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Braxton as Zonko shoots in.
Braxton closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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

It looks like Yvel Zonko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Braxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yvel Zonko.
Zonko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zonko looks gassed!
Braxton fakes the body blow, causing Zonko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zonko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

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

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Johnsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Reyes's chin.

Johnsson
vs
Reyes

175 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reyes scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Johnsson.
Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnsson backs up against the cage.
Reyes scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reyes. That's going to slow Johnsson down.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Johnsson misses with a double jab
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes ducks right into an uppercut from Johnsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson is breathing heavily.
Reyes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Reyes.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reyes thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reyes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Reyes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsson doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.

Johnsson is rocked!
Reyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Johnsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Johnsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Reyes cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Johnsson misses
and Reyes counters with a good low kick that Johnsson was not able to check.
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Johnsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyes pushes Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reyes is leaning against Johnsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but Johnsson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Reyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnsson.
Reyes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnsson takes a shot to the head.
Reyes lands an uppercut.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reyes.
Johnsson goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Johnsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnsson walks into a stiff left hand from Reyes.
Reyes is looking to clinch.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Reyes rushes Johnsson and presses him up against the cage.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnssons head.
Reyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.

Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes cracks Johnsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnsson takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes delivers a nice body kick.
Reyes lands a really nice looking cross but Johnsson seems unphased.
Johnsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reyes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.

Reyes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes working Johnsson over with knees to the body.
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsson is defending well for now.
Reyes scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Johnsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnsson won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reyes.
Reyes works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Reyes throws a knee to the head but misses.

Reyes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Johnsson goes down! Reyes dives on top of him - Johnsson manages to get guard.
Johnsson controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Johnsson wants to stand and escape but Reyes is having none of it.

Reyes gets to his feet. Johnsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reyes lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
Reyes scores with a three punch combo!

Johnsson tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes lands a body shot.
Johnsson takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reyes.

Reyes manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Reyes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reyes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Paulo Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Johnsson cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Reyes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsson doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from Johnsson.
Paulo Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Reyes.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
Reyes wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Johnsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Johnsson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reyes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsson throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reyes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Reyes tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes lands with a right hand.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes thumps Johnsson with a low kick.
Reyes tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Reyes delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Johnsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnsson tries to avoid it.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsson.
Reyes lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Johnsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reyes.
A left lands for Reyes.

Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Johnsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Reyes is unloading with more strikes now! Johnsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Reyes!
Paulo Reyes is the new welterweight champion!