No Exit FC 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire comes to the cage accompanied by Havoc. Blessed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anarchy In The UK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Freire
vs
Blessed

165 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Blessed!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire misses with a double jab
enabling Blessed to counter with a crisp jab.
Freire blocks a jab.
Blessed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
Blessed scores with a hook.
Blessed lands with an overhand left.
Freire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blessed.
Freire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blessed is out of range.
Freire thows a leg kick but Blessed checks it
letting Blessed counter with a right hand.
Blessed connects with a nice looking jab.
Freire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blessed.
Blessed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freire misses with a shot to the body
and Blessed counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Freire is rocked!
Freire defending well as Blessed loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire misses with an uppercut.
Freire finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Blessed's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Freire falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Blessed!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erwin Ontario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dai
vs
Ontario

175 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
179 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai slips a straight right by Ontario.
Ontario swinging wildly here.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt - Ontario sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dai shoots for a double leg takedown but Ontario sprawls well. He's pushed Dai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ontario feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dai's calf.
Dai shoots for a takedown but Ontario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ontario throws a big shot that misses.
Dai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ontario as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ontario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dai doesn't seem phased though.
Dai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dai tries for a takedown but Ontario circles away easily
and Ontario counters with an inside leg kick.
Dai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Ontario.
Ontario connects with an inside leg kick.
Ontario cracks the inside of Dai's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ontario.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab from Ontario.
Ontario connects with a solid leg kick.
Ontario connects with a body shot.
Ontario throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Ontario both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Ontario.

Dai is rocked!
Ontario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dai.
Oh Dai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ontario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dai seems to have got his legs back now.
Mark Dai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ontario lands with a slapping head kick.
Dai blocks a head kick by Ontario.
Ontario thuds his shin into the meat of Dai's side.
Erwin Ontario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ontario.
Ontario is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt
and Ontario counters with a leg kick.
Ontario lands a head shot.
Dai takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario drops Dai with a huge uppercut! Dai drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ontario is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Ontario!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amade comes to the cage accompanied by Break me Out . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Amade
vs
Vegata

172 cm
23
168 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Amade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amade loads up on a big right hand but Vegata slips the punch.
Amade throws an overhand right that lands on Vegata's shoulder, as Vegata tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Amade lands.

Vegata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amade wants to stand up but Vegata is controlling him.
Amade keeping full guard, as Vegata tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata trying to control but Amade is working from the bottom.
Vegata looking to pass the guard.
Vegata forces his way into half guard.
Vegata stalling.
Vegata stops Amade from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata stalling away here and it's allowed Amade to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vegata controlling from the top position.
Vegata looking to sit in guard and control but Amade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vegata looking to control.
Vegata wants to sweep here but Amade controlling him for the moment.
Amade looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Vegata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vegata moves out of range of the body kick.
Amade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vegata.

It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
Vegata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amade throws a nice inside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vegata.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amade wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Amade's face as Vegata controls the position.
Amade is pushing Vegata's head away, looking to escape. Vegata manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amade keeps working.

Vegata is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Amade is trying to escape and Vegata transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Amade is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vegata! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Vegata!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botello comes to the cage accompanied by Candlekeep. Poffo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pomp and Circumstance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Botello
vs
Poffo

170 cm
25
212 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Botello!
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, Mario Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poffo closes the distance and clinches.
Poffo lands a body punch.
Botello is trying to break free.
Poffo lands an uppercut.

Botello breaks the clinch.
Mario Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botello misses with a straight right.
Botello misses with a left hand
and Poffo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poffo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poffo thows a body shot but no joy.
Poffo throws a shot from downtown. Botello moves away and avoids it.
Poffo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botello throws a jab when Poffo was well out of range.
Poffo works Botello's body with a nice hook.
Botello misses with a looping right.
Poffo misses with a body punch
and Botello counters with a nice uppercut.
Poffo jabs at Botello's body.
Poffo slips under a jab from Botello.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Botello.
Botello misses with an uppercut
and Poffo counters with a left to the body.
Botello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Botello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Botello is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Poffo.
Poffo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poffo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Botello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo misses with a body shot.
Poffo wants to clinch.
Poffo scores with a shot to the body.

Poffo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poffo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Botello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Botello is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poffo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poffo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Botello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Botello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Poffo fails to land.
Botello has a couple of punches blocked by Poffo.
Poffo tries a body shot but Botello blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botello content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poffo prevents Botello from breaking the clinch.
Poffo tries to throw a body punch but Botello avoids it by throwing Poffo back against the cage.
Poffo blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Botello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Botello has had enough of the clinch but Poffo keeps him there for the moment.
Botello tries to break the clinch but Poffo is controlling the position.
Botello is trying to maintain a safe position but Poffo gets an underhook and turns Botello into the cage.
Botello is looking to break free of the clinch but Poffo has double underhooks.
Botello swings wildly with an uppercut but Poffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Poffo.
Botello blocks a body shot from Poffo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.
Botello is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Botello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Botello.
Botello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poffo has Botello pressed against the cage, preventing Botello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botello is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Poffo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Poffo misses with a punch to the body.
Poffo works on Botello's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Poffo dominated that round.
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.

No joy there for Botello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poffo defending well as Botello loads up on a big left hand.
Poffo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Botello throws a shot from downtown. Poffo moves away and avoids it.
Poffo scores with a hook.
Botello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poffo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Botello misses with an uppercut. Poffo saw that one coming.
Botello misses with an uppercut.
Botello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Poffo closes the distance and pushes Botello back into the cage.
Botello blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Poffo lands a right hand.
Poffo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Botello is looking to control Poffo's arms but Poffo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Botello has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poffo as Botello tries to tie him up.
Poffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Botello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Botello misses with a short punch on the inside.

Botello breaks from the clinch.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body. Botello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poffo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Botello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poffo misses with a wild body shot.
Poffo lands a body shot.
Botello cracks Poffo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Poffo moves out of range as Botello strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botello throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poffo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Botello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Botello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Poffo.
Poffo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Botello was well out of range. Poor timing from Poffo.
Donk. Poffo catches Botello right on the button with a cross.
Botello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Botello missing with a left hand there. Poffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poffo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Botello rather than just go for the knockout.
Poffo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Botello backs up against the cage.
Poffo misses the shot to the body.

Botello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poffo trying to control but Botello postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poffo keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Botello is thwarting Poffo's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.

We're going to have a standup here because John Botello wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Poffo moves in looking to clinch but Botello pushes him off.
Botello slips a straight right by Poffo.
Botello throws a jab when Poffo was well out of range.
Botello is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Botello takes a jab right on the kisser.
Botello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Botello with a jab.
Poffo slips under a jab from Botello.
Botello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poffo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Botello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poffo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Botello moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poffo cracks Botello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poffo scores with a jab to the body.
Botello missing with a left hand there. Poffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Poffo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Botello connects with a crisp jab.
Poffo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Botello throws out the jab.
Poffo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Botello.
Mario Poffo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poffo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Botello throws a jab when Poffo was well out of range.
Poffo lands with a good body shot.
Botello throws an off balance right hand
and Poffo counters with a straight right hand.
Botello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poffo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poffo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poffo misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poffo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poffo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Botello is rocked!
Poffo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Botello's head.
Oh Botello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Botello walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Botello limp body while Poffo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Poffo!

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 Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rosenthal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American. Pinto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Do you really want to hurt me. Holden Rosenthal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rosenthal
vs
Pinto

185 cm
27
194 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosenthal circles away.
Pinto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rosenthal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinto shoots and misses
letting Rosenthal counter with a right hand.
Pinto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rosenthal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinto scrambles back to his feet.

Pinto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rosenthal quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosenthal trying to control here.
Rosenthal is refusing to be controlled, as Pinto sits in half guard.
Rosenthal wants to improve his position but Pinto is controlling well.
Pinto trying to control the action but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Rosenthal is defending well.

Pinto is trying to work for a kimura but Rosenthal is defending well.
Pinto wants to take a breather but Rosenthal is having none of it.
Pinto trying to control from Rosenthal's half guard. Rosenthal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pinto preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rosenthal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinto advances position into side control!
Pinto wants to control but Rosenthal is keeping him busy.
Rosenthal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Rosenthal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is trying to control but can't.
Rosenthal gets back to full guard.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving.
Rosenthal is trying to keep Pinto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto pushes down on Rosenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pinto thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rosenthal to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal pulls Pinto in to control the position.
Rosenthal keeping full guard, as Pinto tries to pass.
Rosenthal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinto manages to get himself to full guard.
Pinto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenthal's guard.
Pinto pushes down on Rosenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosenthal is concentrating on defense, preventing Pinto from advancing position.
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.
Rosenthal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Pinto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rosenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosenthal moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diogo Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto scores with a leg kick.
Rosenthal catches Pinto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Rosenthal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pinto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinto is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rosenthal regains half guard.
Rosenthal manages to get to full guard.
Pinto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenthal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinto won't allow Rosenthal to sweep him here.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenthal is retaining full guard.

Pinto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rosenthal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rosenthal has escaped and now he's on top!
Pinto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.

Pinto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rosenthal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rosenthal has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pinto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinto wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.

Pinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenthal is one step ahead there.
Rosenthal stands up over Pinto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rosenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Holden Rosenthal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight stays on the outside here - Pinto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rosenthal leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Rosenthal as Pinto shoots in.
Rosenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosenthal, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosenthal stalling in the clinch.
Rosenthal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinto is looking to clinch.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenthal thows a body kick. Pinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rosenthal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holden Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Pinto.
Pinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rosenthal scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal checks the leg kick.
Rosenthal cracks Pinto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenthal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosenthal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinto misses the target.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenthal swivels and escapes.
Rosenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pintos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Diogo Pinto has been cut.
Pinto wants to clinch up but Rosenthal keeps it at a distance.
Pinto misses with a takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a straight right hand.
Holden Rosenthal is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rosenthal gets a clinch.
Rosenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosenthal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinto trying to land knees to the body.
Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosenthal avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal - that landed with a thud.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosenthal cracks Pinto with a nice body shot.
Rosenthal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosenthal lands an elbow just above Pinto 's eye.

Rosenthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Rosenthal passes to full mount!
Rosenthal looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pinto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rosenthal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinto is looking to escape.
Rosenthal with good strikes from the mount here!
Pinto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal dominating with strikes here.
Diogo Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That has opened up Diogo Pinto's cut even more.
Pinto is squirming around, avoiding Rosenthal's attempts to control the action.
Pinto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Holden Rosenthal!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Holden Rosenthal!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Holden Rosenthal!

Holden Rosenthal wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Velasquez
vs
Son

185 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
187 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gray Son!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Son circles away easily
and Son counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Son counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Velasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Son keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Son has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Son circles away easily
and Son counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son cracks Velasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Son counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velasquez's sensitive parts.
Son lands with a good body shot.
Son thuds his shin into the meat of Velasquez's side.
Son digs a good hook to Velasquez's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Son lands but Velasquez takes it in his stride.

It looks like Brock Velasquez has been cut.
Son scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Son pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velasquez back to the cage. Son follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Velasquez is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velasquez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Son - the referee stops the clock and Velasquez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Son. Velasquez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Son connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Son finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OH! Velasquez has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Son smells blood and charges in for the finish! Son unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Velasquez sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Son!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski has chosen AC/DC - Shoot to Thrill as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Abu Bakhar
vs
Borowski

178 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
186 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Borowski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Bakhar closes the distance and clinches up with Borowski, looking for a takedown. Abu Bakhar pushes Borowski against the cage but Borowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abu Bakhar thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abu Bakhar is defended easily by Borowski.

Abu Bakhar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abu Bakhar lands a few punches from side control.
Borowski tries to buck Abu Bakhar off but Abu Bakhar is having none of it.
Abu Bakhar working the ground and pound but Borowski is defending the strikes.
Borowski is trying to control Abu Bakhar's posture but Abu Bakhar avoids it.

Abu Bakhar is trying to get an arm triangle but Borowski is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abu Bakhar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abu Bakhar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abu Bakhar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Borowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borowski wants to control but Abu Bakhar postures up.

Abu Bakhar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Borowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Abu Bakhar but great work by Borowski.
Abu Bakhar manages to get back to half guard.
Borowski moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar tries to buck Borowski off but Borowski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski trying to control the position but Abu Bakhar is working away.
Abu Bakhar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abu Bakhar is looking to advance position but Borowski won't allow it.
Borowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abu Bakhar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Abu Bakhar throws a big right hand that misses.
Borowski is looking to sweep but instead, Abu Bakhar has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar trying to pass the guard but Borowski defending well.
Borowski is looking to control Abu Bakhar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borowski avoid being mounted?
Abu Bakhar throws a strike but Borowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abu Bakhar advances position into side control!
Borowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes but Borowski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Abu Bakhar is trying to buck Borowski off.
Borowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abu Bakhar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borowski is looking to take a break and control but Abu Bakhar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abu Bakhar is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Borowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Abu Bakhar can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abu Bakhar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borowski as he avoids it easily.
Abu Bakhar has a takedown stuffed.
Borowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Abu Bakhar circles away.
Abu Bakhar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borowski wants to clinch.
Abu Bakhar swats away the attempt to clinch by Borowski.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borowski moves away.
Borowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abu Bakhar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abu Bakhar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borowski counters with a big head kick but Abu Bakhar shrugs it off.
Abu Bakhar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janjalani Abu Bakhar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borowski wants to clinch up but Abu Bakhar keeps it at a distance.
Borowski tries to clinch up but Abu Bakhar circles away and keeps his distance.
Borowski lands a head kick. Abu Bakhar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abu Bakhar misses with a takedown

and Borowski counters by clinching up.
Borowski scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Janjalani Abu Bakhar has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borowski has had enough of the clinch but Abu Bakhar keeps him there for the moment.
Abu Bakhar tries to pull guard but Borowski won't allow it.

Borowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abu Bakhar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borowski's waist but Borowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abu Bakhar off to one side.
Abu Bakhar throws the left hand but Borowski avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abu Bakhar shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abu Bakhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abu Bakhar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abu Bakhar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borowski counters with a body kick that stops Abu Bakhar in his tracks momentarily.

Borowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abu Bakhar has escaped the position, nice work there.

Borowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borowski wants to control but Abu Bakhar is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Abu Bakhar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Borowski trying to control the action but Abu Bakhar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Borowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janjalani Abu Bakhar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Abu Bakhar shoots for a double leg takedown but Borowski sprawls well. He's pushed Abu Bakhar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abu Bakhar misses with a hook

and Borowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borowski slips nicely into half guard.
Borowski trying to control from half guard but Abu Bakhar is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Bakhar wants to sweep but Borowski has passed to side control!
Borowski trying to control the position but Abu Bakhar is working away.
Abu Bakhar struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Borowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Borowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abu Bakhar is not content to let Borowski control the position.
Abu Bakhar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borowski off and has taken his back!
Borowski has hold of Abu Bakhar's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Borowski trying to control the hands but Abu Bakhar breaks the grip.
Abu Bakhar misses with an elbow to the head.

Borowski is having to fend off submission attempts from Abu Bakhar, who is looking to sink in the choke. Abu Bakhar doesn't have the hooks in though and Borowski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abu Bakhar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Abu Bakhar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borowski trying to control but Abu Bakhar is working from the bottom.
Borowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abu Bakhar's guard.
Abu Bakhar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Borowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abu Bakhar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borowski.
Borowski moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Abu Bakhar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abu Bakhar is working hard here to advance position.
Abu Bakhar regains half guard.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borowski trying to control the action but Abu Bakhar is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borowski wants to take a breather but Abu Bakhar is having none of it.
Borowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abu Bakhar tries to get to full guard but Borowski has control of the leg.
Abu Bakhar is staying active underneath Borowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abu Bakhar tries to get to full guard but Borowski has control of the leg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Konrad Borowski!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Konrad Borowski!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Konrad Borowski!

Konrad Borowski wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janhino Suerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suerto has chosen 50 Cent-Ready For War (Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arcot Ramathorn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janhino Suerto's chin.

Ramathorn
vs
Suerto

175 cm
22
146 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
151 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcot Ramathorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janhino Suerto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramathorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suerto in his tracks.

Suerto scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suerto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramathorn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramathorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suerto on the ground.
Suerto controlling the pace for now.
Suerto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Suerto has hold of Ramathorn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ramathorn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Suerto is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramathorn frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suerto lands a big shot there that rocks Ramathorn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Suerto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ramathorn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Suerto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Suerto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Janhino Suerto!
Janhino Suerto is the new featherweight champion!