WFA 13: The Thing PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitrii Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes to the cage accompanied by Ontlogy. 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.

Lin
vs
Vitali

175 cm
25
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

180 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitrii Vitali !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vitali throws a series of punches but Lin avoids them all with ease.
Lin wants to clinch up but Vitali keeps it at a distance.
Vitali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vitali misses with a combination

and Lin counters with a head kick that drops Vitali to the mat! Vitali scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitali swings for the body but Lin moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vitali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vitali lands with a right hand.
Vitali tries a head kick but it misses.

Lin takes the fight into the clinch.

Vitali breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
Vitali takes a swing at Lin's ribcage but misses.
Lin blocks a head kick by Vitali .
Lin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vitali looks gassed!
Lin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lin thows a body shot but no joy.
Lin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitali .
A cross from Vitali lands.

Lin closes the distance and clinches.

Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vitali swings away with a body shot that misses

and Lin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Lin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lin.
A good leg kick by Lin.
Vitali is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Lin just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Vitali has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alberto Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy's entrance music is I'm fat. A fine choice. Gazer has chosen Cuts Like a Knife as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Peter Gazer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Boy
vs
Gazer

150 cm
27
277 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

200 cm
31
268 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boy gets a double leg takedown into Gazer's guard.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Gazer is keeping the position.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Gazer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Boy lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like Peter Gazer has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazer looking to control.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy postures up in Gazer's guard and throws a big left but Gazer blocks it.
Gazer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gazer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazer pulls Boy in close to prevent any damage.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Gazer blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws an elbow that misses. Gazer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boy's guard. Nice move by Gazer!
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gazer tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy misses with a head shot.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boy 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.
Boy wants to control the action but instead Gazer gets a body lock and reverses into Boy's guard! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gazer controls the pace.

Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gazer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gazer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gazer wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
Boy wants to control but Gazer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boy gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gazer manages to get himself to full guard.
Boy trying to control but Gazer is working from the bottom.

Boy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gazer dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gazer has passed into side control.
Boy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Gazer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gazer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gazer stalling away here and it's allowed Boy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Gazer is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Gazer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gazer drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gazer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gazer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy tries to clinch but Gazer moves out of range.
Boy connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazer throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gazer doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazer avoids it really well and circles away.
Gazer defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gazer scores with a four punch combination!
Gazer lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazer defends it nicely.
Gazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peter Gazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gazer looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.

Boy moves into the clinch.
Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but Gazer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy tries to work over Gazer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Gazer.

Gazer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Gazer, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Gazer against the cage but Gazer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Gazer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gazer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Boy lands a body shot.
Gazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Gazer lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy shoots for a takedown but Gazer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boy avoids the body shot from Gazer.
Gazer stuffs the takedown.

Boy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gazer to the ground. Boy is now in Gazer's guard.
Gazer wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Gazer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Gazer blocks nicely.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gazer trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazer wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy throws a strike but Gazer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Boy is looking for a triangle but Gazer pushes his legs off easily.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gazer manages to get himself to full guard.
Gazer 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.

A close second round but Peter Gazer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Gazer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gazer looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.

Boy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gazer's guard.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy prevents Gazer from getting back to his feet.
Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gazer's legs.
Gazer tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to control but Gazer is keeping him busy.
Boy 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 Gazer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gazer regains half guard, as Boy was trying to land strikes.
Gazer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnny Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boy is pressing down on Gazer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gazer is holding on for now.
Gazer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazer tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy working Gazer over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazer is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Boy moves nicely into side control.
Boy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy cracks Gazer with a big right hand but Gazer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Boy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gazer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boy's guard! Nice work there by Gazer!
Gazer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gazer wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Gazer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gazer won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Gazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Gazer stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gazer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Gazer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy.
Gazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peter Gazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gazer throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.

Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gazer prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Johnny Boy!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Johnny Boy!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Johnny Boy!

Johnny Boy wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Johnny Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Slayer
vs
Sebek

195 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Slayer!
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, Bushido Sebek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer misses with a right hand
and Sebek counters with a body kick that stops Slayer in his tracks momentarily.
Slayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sebek.
Slayer swings for the body but Sebek moves out of range.
A big left from Slayer misses.
Slayer throws out a loose jab but Sebek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Slayer.
Slayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sebek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer throws a big shot that misses.
Sebek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sebek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Super Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sebek ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer throws the left hand but Sebek avoids the punch easily.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Sebek.
Sebek looks to throw the jab but Slayer is out of range.
Sebek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slayer thows a body shot but no joy.
Sebek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Sebek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Super Slayer has been cut.
Sebek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
A jab from Slayer does it's job there.
Slayer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sebek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Sebek off the cage and back into range.
Slayer misses with an uppercut.
Slayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sebek.
Sebek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sebek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayer.
Slayer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sebek looks gassed!
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sebek misses the target.
Slayer is pawing at Sebek, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Sebek's nose. Sebek is badly hurt! Slayer pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Sebek tries desperately to hold on but Slayer is relentless in his assault! As Sebek receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Slayer away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Slayer!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

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

Kongo
vs
Hyabusa

194 cm
26
243 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

190 cm
28
272 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
Hyabusa blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Hyabusa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Hyabusa throws the kick towards the body but Kongo avoids it.
Hyabusa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hyabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongo manages to avoid it.
Kongo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hyabusa is out of range.
Hyabusa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Kongo keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
Kongo landing knees to the head.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongo won't allow it.
Kongo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hyabusa breaks from the clinch.

Hyabusa gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongo.
Hyabusa can't break the clinch.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hyabusa is trying to force a seperation but Kongo has the dominant position.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hyabusa's defenses.
Hyabusa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hyabusa controlling the action here for a moment.
Kongo lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyabusa letting Kongo take a breather here.
Hyabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Hyabusa breaks the clinch.
Hyabusa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Hyabusa.
Kongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Kongo.
A combination from Hyabusa does no damage.
Kongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kongo misses with a body kick.
Kongo blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyabusa misses with a looping right.
Hyabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.
Hyabusa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hyabusa clinches.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyabusa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyabusas head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongo won't allow it.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kongo - that landed with a thud.
Kongo prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hyabusa up against the cage.
Hyabusa blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyabusa is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kingo Kongo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingo Kongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stalling in the clinch from Kongo.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Hyabusa.
Kongo has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kongo obliges.
Kongo misses with a body punch.
Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyabusa's efforts to push away.
Kingo Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyabusa backwards.
Kongo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kongo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
A bit of stalling here from Kongo.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Hyabusa tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position.
Hyabusa tries to stall but Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Hyabusa can't break the clinch.
Kongo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kongo has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyabusa's brow.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyabusa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hyabusa is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Hyabusa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyabusa.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongo won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyabusa blocks an elbow strike.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside.
Hyabusa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kongo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to break free but Kongo has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo tries a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks it.
Kongo lands an elbow inside that Hyabusa shrugs off.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingo Kongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kingo Kongo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Hyabusa.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo lands a shot to the body.
Hyabusa misses with some punches.
Kongo tries to work over Hyabusa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyabusa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo lands a knee to the head.
Kongo is working Hyabusa over against the cage.
Kongo scores with a shot to the side of Hyabusa's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Kongo.
Hyabusa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Hyabusa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hyabusa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyabusa backwards.

Hyabusa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyabusa throws an overhand right that lands on Kongo's shoulder, as Kongo tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyabusa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Oooooh!!! Kongo has knocked Hyabusa down with a huge combo! Kongo steps away and waves a wobbly Hyabusa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Ryu Hyabusa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyabusa misses with a body shot.

Kongo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hyabusa sprawling to the canvas! Hyabusa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kongo finish him?!
Hyabusa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongo punishes Hyabusa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Kongo throws a leg kick which misses Hyabusa's front leg but catches the back leg as Hyabusa tries to avoid it.

Kongo rushes Hyabusa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo stalling the fight.
Kongo with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyabusa can do to turn this around?
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hyabusa's face.

Hyabusa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kongo has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kongo.
Hyabusa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Hyabusa trying to control the position but instead, Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hyabusa into the cage.
Kongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Hyabusa breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kongo misses the target.
Kongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingo Kongo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hyabusa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kongo.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.

Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hyabusa tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyabusa is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Hyabusa in his tracks for a moment.
Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyabusa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kongo blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Kongo to work.
Kongo has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo lands a left hand.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Hyabusa misses with some punches.
Kongo tries a body shot but Hyabusa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Hyabusa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyabusa's brow.
Kongo has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyabusa is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyabusa won't want to take too many of those.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyabusas head.
Hyabusa wants to break free but Kongo has control.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyabusa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kongo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingo Kongo had his way with Ryu Hyabusa in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kongo staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Hyabusa misses.
Kongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kongo. Beautiful body shot.
Kongo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Kongo clinches up with Hyabusa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
Hyabusa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Kongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kongo lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
Kongo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyabusa or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hyabusa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hyabusa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Hyabusa is trying to force a seperation but Kongo has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Kongo.
Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kongo keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryu Hyabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Kongo keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Kongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hyabusa takes an elbow to the temple.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kongo.
A short left from Kongo.
Hyabusa blocks an elbow strike.
Kongo prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Kongo on the inside.
Kongo lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Hyabusa into the cage.
Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyabusa backwards.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Kongo.
Kongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyabusa misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingo Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kongo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!

Kingo Kongo wins by unanimous decision!
Kingo Kongo retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kingo Kongo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Bebot as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Marx
vs
Vera

190 cm
25
217 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

191 cm
24
205 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiden Marx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx wants to clinch.
Vera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vera looks to land a body kick but Marx moved away.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Marx gets tackled into the cage by Vera. Vera maintains the clinch.
Vera missing with knees to the body.
Vera tries a knee to the head but Marx blocks it.
Marx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marx is trying to break the clinch but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx is trying to break the clinch but Vera is controlling him.
Vera stalling in the clinch.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera prevents a body shot from Marx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marx is keeping busy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vera obliges.
Marx misses with a punch on the inside.
Vera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Marx is blocking nicely.
Vera landing knees to the head.
Vera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vera looking to slow down the pace here.
Marx working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Marx blocks with his arms.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Marx.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marx tries to circle away but Vera has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Marx blocks with his arms.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Marx avoids the damage to the body.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vera stalling the fight.
Marx working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marx throws a punch but it's blocked by Vera.
Vera scores with a knee to the head.
Vera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Marx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marx managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Marx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vera takes a shot to the head.
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marx.

Marx manages to break the clinch.
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Marx throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vera's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Marx dives in looking to finish as Vera flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Marx's strikes! Marx is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vera's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vera was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Marx!
Aiden Marx retains his light heavyweight title!