RMA #12 - Hayes x Ganso PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Reljic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Rafael Mendes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mendes
vs
Reljic

183 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#
BALCO UNIFORM

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goran Reljic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.
Reljic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reljic parries the strikes from Mendes easily there. Mendes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reljic to escape.
Reljic tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Mendes!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyotinho Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Carvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Carvol is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Machida
vs
Carvol

176 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

158 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyotinho Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Carvol!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Carvol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carvol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carvol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carvol content to stall in guard here.
Machida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvol sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Max Carvol has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carvol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.

Carvol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvol trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.

Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Carvol might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Carvol from controlling successfully.
Carvol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Carvol wasn't active enough on the ground.

Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Carvol won't allow it.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Carvol has him pressed against the cage.
Carvol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyotinho Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Carvol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvol is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
Carvol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carvol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida feints a jab promting Carvol to slip. Machida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carvol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvol shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carvol shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Carvol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvol looks gassed!
Carvol swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Carvol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Carvol backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvol shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Carvol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvol avoids a kick to the body.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvol drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machida darts in and clinches Carvol up against the cage.
Carvol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Carvol is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Carvol will probably get the nod.
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.

A combination from Machida does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyotinho Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvol circles away from the clinch attempt.

Carvol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machida wants to stand but Carvol is controlling the position.
Carvol trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Carvol content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvol trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.

Max Carvol has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Carvol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machida prevents Carvol from moving into mount.

Carvol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carvol trying to control the position but Machida is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carvol tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida is trying to buck Carvol off.
Machida trying to remain calm as Carvol controls from the top position.

Carvol tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machida is looking for a sweep.

Carvol has an Americana. Machida didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carvol is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carvol hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Carvol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiberius Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim comes into the arena with Forgot about Dr Dre - Eminem ft Dr Dre blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Jay Slim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Slim
vs
Spartacus

174 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiberius Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim is looking to clinch but Spartacus is avoiding it.
Slim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartacus circles away.
Slim blocks a leg kick.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slim fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Slim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus throws a nice looking combination but Slim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Spartacus misses.
Slim is looking to clinch.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Spartacus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spartacus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slim is looking to control Spartacus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slim avoid being mounted?
Spartacus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartacus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slim's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus controlling the action here.
Slim wants to improve his position but Spartacus is controlling well.
Spartacus lands strikes from half guard.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Spartacus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartacus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slim is staying active underneath Spartacus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Spartacus seems to be looking for submissions.

Slim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartacus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slim defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Slim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartacus on the ground.
Spartacus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartacus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spartacus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slim taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Slim looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartacus passes Slim's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim wants to control but Spartacus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slim is breathing heavily.
Spartacus trying to control the pace.
Spartacus lands strikes from half guard.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Spartacus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slim sees it coming and defends easily.
Spartacus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spartacus throwing shots but Slim is blocking nicely.
Spartacus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Slim's head.
Spartacus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Slim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Spartacus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Spartacus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spartacus controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberius Spartacus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spartacus keeps the fight on the outside.

Spartacus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slim to the mat! Slim manages to get full guard.
Spartacus passes Slim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiberius Spartacus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartacus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slim won't allow Spartacus to pass to mount.
Spartacus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spartacus controlling the pace.
Slim is looking to improve his position.

Spartacus is trying to work for a kimura but Slim is defending well.
Spartacus is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus thows a huge punch but Slim dodges it nicely.
Spartacus content to control rather than advance.
Spartacus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Spartacus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spartacus passes into side control, despite Slim's attempt to control the position.
Spartacus 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 Slim's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Slim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Spartacus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spartacus working the ground and pound.

Spartacus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartacus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spartacus is staying tight to Slim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slim keeps working.
Slim is trying to improve his position.
Spartacus trying to control the position but Slim is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim wants to control but Spartacus postures up.
Slim taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spartacus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spartacus slows the pace down.
Spartacus scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here as Spartacus stalls from top position.
Spartacus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartacus tries to move to mount but Slim blocks the move with his legs.

Spartacus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slim, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim gets back to half guard.
Slim tries to get to full guard but Spartacus has control of the leg.
Spartacus controlling the action here.
Spartacus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberius Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spartacus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slim shoots in for a takedown but Spartacus shows good takedown defense.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Slim doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartacus circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slim is defended easily by Spartacus.
Slim moves out of range as Spartacus strikes.
Slim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spartacus tries to avoid it but Slim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spartacus to the ground. Spartacus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Slim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartacus lands a jab.
Spartacus lands a nice looking body shot.
Slim moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spartacus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Spartacus scores with a takedown into Slim's guard.
Spartacus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spartacus postures up in Slim's guard and throws a big left but Slim blocks it.
Spartacus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spartacus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spartacus cracks Slim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spartacus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Slim!
Spartacus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartacus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slim looks a forlorn figure.
Spartacus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slim looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus avoids the attempt from Slim to control.
Slim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spartacus prevents Slim from getting the reversal.
Spartacus dominating with strikes here.
Spartacus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slim is bucking up trying to escape but Spartacus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Slim is rocked!
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Slim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartacus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Slim! More shots from Spartacus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiberius Spartacus!
Tiberius Spartacus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kcorb Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Faber
vs
Ransel

168 cm
27
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kcorb Ransel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ransel fails with a takedown attempt.

Ransel clinches.
Ransel lands an elbow inside.

Ransel successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Faber works over Ransel with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ransel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ransel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faber landing with the ground and pound.
Faber is looking to work some ground and pound but Ransel has wrist control.
Faber slips nicely into half guard.
Faber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faber throwing shots but Ransel is blocking nicely.
Faber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ransel defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Faber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faber working Ransel over with strikes.

Ransel is rocked!
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ransel is still in real trouble! Can Faber finish him?
Faber lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ransel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Faber jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Faber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Oath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaue Mota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Oath
vs
Mota

210 cm
20
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Oath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaue Mota!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oath lands a nice hook to Mota's body. Mota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mota.

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

It looks like Kaue Mota has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oath weaves into range and cracks Mota right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mota goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Oath is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Oath!
Ken Oath is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Ganso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Regular Day at the Office. Ganso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dont stop Believing. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hayes
vs
Ganso

180 cm
18
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Ganso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayes throws a wild body kick that Ganso sees coming a mile off.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Ganso moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
Hayes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganso.
Ganso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganso thinking.
Ganso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalid Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Ganso.
Hayes throws a body punch but Ganso moves out of range.
Khalid Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hayes sends Ganso crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayes is motioning to the referee to let Ganso up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Ganso is rocked!
Ganso is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hayes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ganso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ganso off his feet! Ganso tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Hayes!
Khalid Hayes retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Khalid Hayes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.