No Exit FC 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Salazaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes into the arena with Era - enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Salazaar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ton of Bricks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Fedorov
vs
Salazaar

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iov Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Salazaar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Salazaar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fedorov won't be happy with that.
Fedorov is letting Salazaar control him for a moment.
Fedorov struggling a bit here.
Salazaar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fedorov dodges the ground and pound from Salazaar.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fedorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salazaar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fedorov seems a little lost for a moment, as Salazaar dominates the positioning.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Salazaar crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazaar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedorov keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salazaar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salazaar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Salazaar working the head with strikes.
Fedorov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salazaar passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazaar fails to move to back control.
Salazaar controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fedorov is in a horrible position here. Salazaar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fedorov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salazaar moves to the back position.
Fedorov trying to control the action but Salazaar just sinks the hooks in.
Fedorov is taking damage to the body and head.
Fedorov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Salazaar has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Fedorov.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.

Salazaar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fedorov is defending well though. Salazaar let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazaar is looking to control Fedorov but Fedorov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fedorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salazaar on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to escape the position.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up.
Salazaar is landing with strikes. Fedorov can't take much more of this.
Salazaar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fedorov's body.
Salazaar scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fedorov is looking for a way out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Salazaar is persistently looking for the submission but Fedorov is defending it well.

Salazaar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fedorov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Salazaar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Salazaar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Van Hentelaaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gui Boratto - Azzurra. Vinicius Kruger Ramos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Van Hentelaaar's chin.

Kruger Ramos
vs
Van Hentelaaar

192 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
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, Jan Van Hentelaaar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hentelaaar wants to clinch

and Kruger Ramos counters with a series of strikes that sends Hentelaaar to the canvas! Kruger Ramos follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Hentelaaar is rocked!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hentelaaar has eaten all the pies!
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!
Kruger Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hentelaaar is still in real trouble! Can Kruger Ramos finish him?
You can see the frustration on Hentelaaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger Ramos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hentelaaar trying to control but Kruger Ramos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hentelaaar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hentelaaar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Hentelaaar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Kruger Ramos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hentelaaar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kruger Ramos cracks Hentelaaar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hentelaaar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

It looks like Jan Van Hentelaaar has been cut.

Kruger Ramos tightening his grip on Hentelaaar, looking for the choke.
Kruger Ramos connects with a couple of big shots that have Hentelaaar covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Hentelaaar! Kruger Ramos fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Bykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bykowski comes to the cage accompanied by Facet to świnia. Boudreaux has chosen Forsake Not The Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bykowski
vs
Boudreaux

183 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Bykowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chance Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is looking to slow Bykowski down with leg kicks.
Bykowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away.
Bykowski tries for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away easily
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bykowski's head.

It looks like Tomasz Bykowski has been cut.
Bykowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Bykowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boudreaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Bykowski's head.
Bykowski misses with a takedown attempt - Boudreaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tomasz Bykowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bykowski is breathing heavily.
Boudreaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Boudreaux punishes Bykowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Boudreaux lands a head kick!
Bykowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boudreaux lands a jab to Bykowski's midsection.
Boudreaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bykowski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boudreaux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bykowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Boudreaux lands a big uppercut and Bykowski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bykowski looks OK. Boudreaux waves Bykowski back to his feet!

Bykowski is rocked!
Bykowski loses concentration momentarily and Boudreaux pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bykowski crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Boudreaux finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chance Boudreaux!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Blaze
vs
Mayweather

180 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 26 - 1

176 cm
28
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. Mayweather looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayweather. That did some damage!
Blaze misses with a body kick.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze feints and then cracks Mayweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayweather down.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayweather looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze lands an overhand right.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Blaze scores with a head kick. Mayweather tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze lands a big head kick that sends Mayweather to the canvas! Blaze follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

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

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Dracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alves
vs
Dracon

179 cm
28
200 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

172 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amir Dracon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dracon is trying to work for a sweep but Alves has mounted him!
Dracon tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Dracon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Alves.
Dracon tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Dracon can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracon tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Dracon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dracon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dracon is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracon 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.
Dracon is trying to get back to full guard.

Alves moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dracon.
Alves taking a breather here.
Dracon is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dracon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracon taking punishment in the form of punches.

Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dracon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alves is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dracon tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dracon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves landing strikes from the mount and Dracon is in trouble!
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracon tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dracon throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves tries to clinch up but Dracon circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Dracon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alves really felt that one!
Dracon misses with a body kick.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Dracon counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Alves scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Dracon.
Dracon throws a poor cross that misses
and Alves makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dracon really felt that one!
Alves swinging wildly here.
Good work by Dracon as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dracon. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Dracon tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Dracon moves out of range easily.
Alves blocks a low kick nicely.
Dracon delivers a nice body kick.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dracon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
Dracon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Alves is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves leaves his chin hanging out and Dracon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Alves crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amir Dracon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amarth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anyway. John Darnielle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Amarth
vs
Darnielle

184 cm
24
185 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

197 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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BLKOUT Clothing

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 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth throws a lazy uppercut
and Darnielle counters with a thumping low kick.
Darnielle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darnielle scores with a head kick. Amarth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amarth is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Amarth misses
and Darnielle counters with a solid body kick.
Darnielle throws a big shot that misses.
Darnielle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amarth tries for a takedown but Darnielle circles away easily
and Amarth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth lands a nice hook to Darnielle's body. Darnielle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnielle jabs Amarth right on the nose. Amarth blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Amarth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amarth checks a leg kick.
Darnielle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amarth.
A punch lands to the side of Amarth 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darnielle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amarth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amarth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Amarth misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Darnielle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darnielle scores with a push kick.
Darnielle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darnielle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amarth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darnielle manages to avoid it.
Amarth misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth misses with a takedown attempt
and Darnielle counters with a leg kick.
Amarth is looking to wear down Darnielle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amarth jabs at Darnielle's body.
Darnielle scores with a head kick. Amarth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Darnielle connects with the punch.
Darnielle throws a head kick but Amarth moves out of range.
Darnielle is looking to land body kicks.
Darnielle throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle is looking to score with low kicks.
Amarth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darnielle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amon Amarth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darnielle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amarth tries to clinch but Darnielle moves away
and Darnielle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amarth is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnielle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amarth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle lands with a slapping head kick.
Darnielle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darnielle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darnielle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amarth.
Amarth thows a body shot but no joy.

Amarth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Darnielle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darnielle trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darnielle holds on and takes a little breather.
Amarth stopping the sweep attempt from Darnielle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth is looking to work some ground and pound but Darnielle has wrist control.
Amarth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darnielle is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.
Amarth looking to sit in guard and control but Darnielle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Darnielle preventing the sweep.
Darnielle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amarth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarth keeping moving, preventing Darnielle from controlling successfully.
Darnielle passes Amarth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Darnielle wants to pass the guard but Amarth is defending well.

Darnielle is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Darnielle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darnielle passes to full mount!

Darnielle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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.

Darnielle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amarth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amarth shrugs it off.
Amarth gets back to half guard.
Amarth is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Darnielle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amarth is just riding it out for now. Darnielle eventually gives up the hold.
Darnielle passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amarth takes a swing at Darnielle's ribcage but misses.
Amarth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darnielle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amarth checks a low kick from Darnielle.
Amarth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darnielle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darnielle counters with a good low kick that Amarth was not able to check.
Amarth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darnielle as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amon Amarth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darnielle.
Amarth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darnielle lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darnielle.
John Darnielle seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darnielle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amarth's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darnielle.
Darnielle misses with a low kick.
Darnielle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Amarth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darnielle managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darnielle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amarth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amarth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darnielle is adopting a defensive guard.
Darnielle is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.
Amon Amarth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnielle wants to sweep but no luck.
Darnielle trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darnielle wants to sweep but no luck.
Darnielle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darnielle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle controlling from the full mount.
Darnielle landing strikes from the mount.
John Darnielle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amarth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle looking to control but Amarth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darnielle controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Darnielle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darnielle 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Darnielle!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slam Randelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Totsky (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.

Randelson
vs
Totsky

175 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
24
161 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slam Randelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Totsky!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Randelson misses the target.
Totsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randelson manages to avoid it.
Totsky defending well as Randelson loads up on a big left hand.
Totsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Totsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Randelson looks to land a right hand but Totsky moved out of range.
Totsky swings for the body but Randelson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Randelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randelson with a poor takedown
and Totsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Slam Randelson has been cut.
Randelson misses with an uppercut
and Totsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Totsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randelson fails with the takedown
and Totsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slam Randelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totsky throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randelson moves away.
Totsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Randelson avoids the body shot from Totsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Totsky. Randelson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Randelson looks to throw the jab but Totsky is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Totsky misses with a straight left.
Randelson throws a right and a left that Totsky avoids nicely.
Totsky swings for the body but Randelson moves out of range.
Totsky slips under a jab from Randelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Totsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Randelson.
Totsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randelson.
A jab from Totsky misses.
Randelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randelson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Totsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Randelson just misses with a punch to the body.

Randelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randelson drops an elbow to the side of Totsky's head.
Totsky is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Randelson.

Totsky has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Randelson. Oh but Totsky has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Randelson goes limp - he's gone! Totsky jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Totsky!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slick Inakmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sotomayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotomayor has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruno Sotomayor has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Inakmas
vs
Sotomayor

188 cm
24
197 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
199 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slick Inakmas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Sotomayor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotomayor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Inakmas counters by clinching up.

Sotomayor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Inakmas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Sotomayor working for a choke but Inakmas is defending well.
Sotomayor controlling well, preventing Inakmas from escaping the position.
Sotomayor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Well, with Sotomayor on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Inakmas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Inakmas just trying to survive but Sotomayor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Sotomayor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Inakmas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Inakmas trying to control but not successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sotomayor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Inakmas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Sotomayor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Inakmas is defending well though. Sotomayor let's go of the attempt for now.

Sotomayor looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Inakmas is controlling Sotomayor 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inakmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotomayor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sotomayor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sotomayor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inakmas is aware though and is defending well.

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

Sotomayor has his foot on Inakmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inakmas works his way back into a safe position though.
Sotomayor looks gassed!
Sotomayor keeping full guard, as Inakmas tries to pass.

Sotomayor working for a triangle but Inakmas defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inakmas works over Sotomayor with some ground and pound from guard.
Inakmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotomayor is keeping the position for now.

Sotomayor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inakmas passes into side control.
Inakmas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Inakmas decides to stand back up. Inakmas steps back and let's Sotomayor get back to his feet.
Sotomayor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inakmas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inakmas moves into the clinch successfully.
Inakmas presses Sotomayor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inakmas landing knees to the body.
Inakmas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sotomayor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Inakmas obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Inakmas.
Inakmas lands a nice uppercut.
Sotomayor wants a takedown.
Slick Inakmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sotomayor.
Inakmas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inakmas scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bruno Sotomayor has been cut.
Inakmas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Inakmas lands a good knee to the midsection. Sotomayor won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Inakmas to work.
Inakmas lands a knee to the body.
Inakmas scores with a knee to the head.
Sotomayor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inakmas digs a right hand underneath Sotomayor's ribcage. Sotomayor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inakmas is leaning against Sotomayor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Inakmas.
Inakmas is pushing Sotomayor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Inakmas gets underhooks to prevent Sotomayor's takedown attempt.
Inakmas is pushing Sotomayor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slick Inakmas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Sotomayor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Inakmas rushes Sotomayor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sotomayor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inakmas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Inakmas scores with a knee to the head.
Inakmas is working Sotomayor over against the cage.
Inakmas lands a knee to the head.

Sotomayor is rocked!
Inakmas lands a big knee to the head and Sotomayor goes down! Inakmas pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slick Inakmas!
Slick Inakmas retains his middleweight title!

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 Kendric Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kateen Veto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton comes to the cage accompanied by Senor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dalton
vs
Veto

193 cm
23
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

206 cm
24
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendric Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kateen Veto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Veto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Veto is retaining full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Veto is working from the bottom.

Dalton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dalton has Veto in his guard.
Veto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Veto looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veto won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veto slips nicely into half guard.
Veto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dalton gets full guard.

Veto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dalton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veto has managed to get both his arms back between Dalton's legs - danger averted.
Dalton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Veto connects with a couple of short punches.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Veto tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veto is one step ahead there.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veto's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dalton has gone for a leg lock! Veto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dalton's guard.
Veto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton trying to control the position.
Veto wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Veto cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veto throws a big right hand that misses.

Dalton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veto is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton has his hands on Veto's head, controlling the position.

Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Veto has moved into half guard.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Veto stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Veto advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veto is putting a hurting on Dalton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dalton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veto's best efforts.
Veto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Veto has control of the leg.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Veto from controlling successfully.

Dalton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veto should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dalton has tightened it up now! Veto should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kendric Dalton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (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!

Alves
vs
Pelle

190 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
276 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a series of punches but Pelle moves out of range.
Pelle misses with a hook

and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Pelle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves tries to move into range but Pelle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pelle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pelle misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Pelle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pelle throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rinta Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelle misses with a straight right.
Alves throws a right hand that Pelle ducks under and follows up with a left that Pelle also avoids with ease.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelle tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelle tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alves under the eye.
Alves tries to clinch there but Pelle circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves's head backwards.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pelle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pelle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves tries to pull guard but Pelle won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelle works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Alves.
Pelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Pelle lands a body punch.
Pelle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Pelle works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves misses with the head strike.

Pelle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pelle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Alves misses.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Pelle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Pelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Pelle circles away.
Pelle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves moves away from the strike by Pelle.
Pelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
Pelle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pelle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Pelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.

Pelle closes the distance and clinches.

Pelle breaks from the clinch.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves tries to clinch up
and Pelle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves moves away from the strike by Pelle.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Pelle lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Alves counters by clinching up.

Pelle manages to break the clinch.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pelle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pelle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
Rinta Pelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelle throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pelle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Pelle had a free shot at his head there.
Alves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pelle counters with a left and a right that stings Alves.
Pelle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves is breathing heavily.
A combination from Pelle does no damage.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pelle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pelle lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves staying out of range there.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Pelle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pelle wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelle lands a slapping body shot.
Pelle tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Pelle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pelle cracks Alves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Pelle coming out on top.
Pelle connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
Pelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Pelle lands with a cross.
Pelle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelle.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pelle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pelle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pelle.
Pelle thuds a left hand into Alves's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pelle lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Alves is rocked!
Pelle drops Alves with a naaaaasty hook - Alves is in real trouble here! Pelle dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinta Pelle!