O6: Melo vs Magnifico PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Munoz
vs
Totti

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Totti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totti throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.

Munoz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Munoz slows the pace down in half guard.
Totti is looking to get back to is feet but Munoz passes into side control.
Totti tries to improve position but can't.
Munoz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Totti struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Totti's face as Munoz controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti tries to buck Munoz off but Munoz is having none of it.
Munoz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Munoz working the ground and pound.
Totti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Munoz advances to mount.
Munoz lands a big shot to the head and Totti winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kogata Munoz!

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C
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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Filipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild boys. 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.

Filipovic
vs
Green

187 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
25
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Green!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filipovic walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Filipovic works Green's body with a nice hook.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Filipovic misses
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green lands a jab to Filipovic's midsection.
Filipovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Filipovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green slips a straight right by Filipovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Green jabs at Filipovic's body.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filipovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipovic. Filipovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green digs a good body shot into Filipovic's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green scores with a hook.
Green thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.
Green lands a nice hook to Filipovic's body. Filipovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green connects with a right hand. Filipovic shakes it off.
Green lands a body shot.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Green.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Filipovic seems unphased.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Filipovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Green cracks Filipovic with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green works Filipovic's body with a nice hook.
Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Green scores with a three punch combo!
Green scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Filipovic's torso.
Green connects with a body shot.
Filipovic takes one on the button.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filipovic on the side of the head.
Green lands a nice hook to Filipovic's body. Filipovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

Filipovic is rocked!
Green is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipovic's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipovic seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green is working the combinations to good effect here.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green scores with a jab. Filipovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filipovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Filipovic stumbling backwards into the cage! Filipovic bounces back off the cage towards Green, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Green lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Green celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Green!

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 Gnome Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky comes into the arena with System Of A Down - Sugar blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chomsky
vs
Nero

182 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gnome Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Nero!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero misses with a takedown attempt - Chomsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chomsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nero somewhat.
Nero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chomsky.
Gnome Chomsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nero tries for a takedown but Chomsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gnome Chomsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Nero.

Chomsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nero's half guard.
Chomsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nero keeps working.

Chomsky is looking for a kimura but Nero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chomsky to get the leverage.

Chomsky is working for a kimura but Nero is defending it quite comfortably.

Chomsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nero is just riding it out for now. Chomsky eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nero won't allow Chomsky to pass to mount.
Chomsky is looking to take a break and control but Nero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chomsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nero tries to kick Chomsky off but Chomsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chomsky controlling the pace.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nero is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsky.
Chomsky is trying to control. Nero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nero is trying to stand back up but Chomsky is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nero!
Chomsky controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero is trying to stand.

Nero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chomsky.
Nero tries to lock up and control but Chomsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Chomsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Nero frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Nero really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nero looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chomsky looking to control but Nero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nero fails with a takedown attempt.

Chomsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chomsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nero!

Chomsky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Chomsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Nero frees his head quite easily.
Chomsky trying to control but Nero is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chomsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nero manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Chomsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nero can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chomsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nero, who protects the arm well.
Chomsky advances to mount.
Gnome Chomsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chomsky controlling his opponent.
Chomsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nero is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries to lock up and control but Chomsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nero is squirming around, avoiding Chomsky's attempts to control the action.

Chomsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Nero defends it well.

Chomsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nero to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nero shrugs it off.
Nero is squirming around, avoiding Chomsky's attempts to control the action.
Chomsky controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky trying to control but Nero is having none of it.

Chomsky get's back to his feet.

Chomsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Chomsky is thwarting Nero's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chomsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chomsky controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gnome Chomsky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nero has his takedown stuffed

and Chomsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nero keeping moving, preventing Chomsky from controlling successfully.
Chomsky 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.

Chomsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Chomsky drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Chomsky as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nero screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Chomsky! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gnome Chomsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Gnome Chomsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kacprzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacprzak's entrance music is Downstait -Beat you down. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kacprzak
vs
Filipovic

183 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Kacprzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic lands an overhand right.

It looks like Michal Kacprzak has been cut.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kacprzak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipovic wants to sweep here but Kacprzak controlling him for the moment.
Filipovic wants to stand but Kacprzak is controlling the position.
Filipovic wants to sweep here but Kacprzak controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kacprzak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kacprzak prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Kacprzak wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Kacprzak postures up and lands a big shot to Filipovic's brow.
Filipovic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Kacprzak from controlling successfully.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.

Kacprzak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Kacprzak from controlling successfully.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Kacprzak trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Kacprzak is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Kacprzak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kacprzak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Kacprzak shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kacprzak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kacprzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Filipovic tenderised Kacprzak's leg. Kacprzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Kacprzak shoots in.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kacprzak avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kacprzak moves out of range as Filipovic strikes.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Kacprzak moves out of range.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Kacprzak slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kacprzak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kacprzak is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Filipovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kacprzak gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Filipovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kacprzak lets go of the hold and Filipovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Kacprzak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amarin Kaewke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaewke
vs
Ali

190 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amarin Kaewke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Kaewke throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaewke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaewke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaewke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaewke. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a right hand that Kaewke ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaewke also avoids with ease.
Kaewke tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaewke throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali looks gassed!
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Kaewke motions for Ali to come forward. Kaewke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kaewke closes the distance and clinches.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaewke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaewke looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Kaewke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kaewke connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Ali goes down! Kaewke jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Ali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaewke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaewke wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Ali throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kaewke. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
Kaewke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaewke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Kaewke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaewke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Amarin Kaewke has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amarin Kaewke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ali tries to bum rush Kaewke with a series of wild strikes but Kaewke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaewke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaewke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaewke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali throws a series of punches but Kaewke moves out of range.
Kaewke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Kaewke dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali throws a combination that misses
and Kaewke counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaewke loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Ali is breathing heavily.

Kaewke moves into the clinch.
Kaewke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaewke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaewke landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kaewke.
Kaewke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amarin Kaewke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaewke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke landing knees to the body.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kaewke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaewke misses with a knee strike.
Ali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaewke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaewke to keep the fight standing.
Kaewke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaewke with a knee to the head.
Kaewke is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaewke misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaewke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali tries to pull guard but Kaewke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Kaewke misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Kaewke to work.
Kaewke tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Kaewke crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaewke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaewke connects with a knee to the head.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.
Ali jumps guard but Kaewke stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amarin Kaewke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Ali.
Kaewke connects with a knee to the head.
Kaewke looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali letting Kaewke take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaewke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amarin Kaewke dominated that second round.
That's time! Kaewke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaewke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaewke tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali throws a right and a left that Kaewke avoids nicely.
Kaewke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Kaewke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali blocks a head kick by Kaewke.
Ali throws a series of punches but Kaewke moves out of range.
Kaewke throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Kaewke only half commits.

Kaewke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Kaewke.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaewke connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewke lands a knee to the body.
Kaewke tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Kaewke lands a nice knee to the body.
Ali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaewke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Kaewke connects with a knee to the head.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Kaewke has him pressed against the cage.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaewke misses with a knee to the head.
Kaewke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaewke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Kaewke lands a nice elbow.
Kaewke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaewke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaewke lands a knee to the head.
Kaewke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaewke after a bit of a struggle.
Kaewke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaewke looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.

Kaewke connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Ali goes down! Kaewke jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Ali is still in real trouble! Can Kaewke finish him?

It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Ali is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Kaewke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaewke looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amarin Kaewke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaewke controlling from the full mount.
Ali is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaewke has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaewke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muhammad Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarin Kaewke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaewke 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amarin Kaewke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Harew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Schindler
vs
Harew

174 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Harew!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harew lands a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Harew both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Kurt Schindler has been cut.
Harew throws a series of punches but Schindler moves out of range.
Harew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler looks for a takedown but Harew sprawls well.
A punch combination from Harew misses.
Harew throws a nice looking combination but Schindler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harew misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Harew misses.
Harew's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schindler under the eye.
Schindler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harew throws a body punch but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harew thows a body shot but no joy.
Harew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harew scores with a nice right hand.
Schindler shoots for a takedown but Harew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harew misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harew.
Harew misses with a double jab.
Harew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harew looks gassed!
Harew throws a series of punches but Schindler avoids them all with ease.
Schindler slips a jab and a cross from Harew.

Schindler drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Schindler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Schindler drops back looking for a leg! Harew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harew manages to kick Schindler off! Schindler jumps back into Harew's guard.
Schindler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harew can't keep his opponent in guard - Schindler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schindler is looking for a kimura but Harew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schindler to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harew to regain full guard.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but Harew is retaining full guard.
Harew is looking to stand up but Schindler isn't so interested in that idea.
Schindler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schindler 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.
Schindler stops Harew from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harew is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schindler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schindler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schindler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schindler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harew avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schindler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harew.
Rich Harew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schindler wants to slow Harew down by chopping away at his legs.

Schindler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler tries to move to mount but Harew blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harew is trying to buck Schindler off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harew taking a bit of punishment here - Schindler scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rich Harew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good leg kick by Schindler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Schindler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schindler trying to mount his opponent but Harew defends it.
Harew is trying to stand.
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schindler winds up and cracks Harew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schindler passes to full mount!
Harew is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Harew really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Schindler working for a submission but Harew is keeping him at bay.
Schindler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler won't let Harew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schindler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harew?

Schindler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harew is on top in guard.
Harew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schindler is trying to keep Harew in close.
Schindler has a closed guard, preventing Harew from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schindler is on top in guard.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but Harew is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Harew wants to stand up but Schindler is controlling him.

Harew manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rich Harew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harew avoids the body shot from Schindler.
Schindler stuns Harew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rich Harew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schindler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harew to the ground. Schindler is now in Harew's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schindler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schindler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.
Harew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schindler is controlling him.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler landing some decent shots from guard.
Schindler lands a couple of elbows.
Harew wants to stand but Schindler is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler trying to control but Harew is working from the bottom.

Schindler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schindler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Schindler scoring with some ground and pound.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
Harew is wriggling around but Schindler manages to pass to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harew has hold of Schindler's hands but Schindler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
That's time! Schindler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schindler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schindler prevents Harew from getting back to his feet.
Schindler 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.
Harew wants to stand and escape but Schindler is having none of it.

Schindler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schindler is controlling him.
Schindler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schindler is looking to work some ground and pound but Harew has wrist control.
Harew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler stays in close to Harew's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harew just misses with a punch to the body.
Harew misses with a two punch combination.
Schindler misses with a body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harew enables Schindler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schindler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harew is keeping the position for now.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler controlling from the top position.
Schindler throwing strikes from guard but Harew blocks nicely.
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but Harew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Schindler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harew's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schindler prevents Harew from standing back up.
Schindler wants to free his trapped foot but Harew is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Schindler seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harew is trying to stand.

Schindler seems to be looking for submissions.
Schindler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schindler prevents Harew from standing back up.
Schindler is keen to just control but Harew is a slippery customer.
Schindler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Harew defending well.
Schindler is looking to take a break and control but Harew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schindler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Schindler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schindler is in Harew's guard.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.
Schindler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schindler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schindler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler lands a couple of digs.
Schindler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harew's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schindler 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heraldo Magnifico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Melo
vs
Magnifico

168 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Amsterdam, Felipe Melo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heraldo Magnifico!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Magnifico darts in and clinches Melo up against the cage.
Melo tries to work over Magnifico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnifico avoiding damage.
Magnifico lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnifico.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnifico gets through Melo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.

Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnifico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnifico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Magnifico rushes Melo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnifico scores with a shot to the side of Melo's head.
Magnifico gets through Melo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnifico blocks an uppercut.
Magnifico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Magnifico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Melo or not.
Magnifico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico lands with a right to the head.
Magnifico blocks a body shot from Melo.
Magnifico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melo working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magnifico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Magnifico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melo doesn't seem phased though.
Magnifico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Magnifico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 right hook to the body lands for Magnifico.
Magnifico blocks a body shot from Melo.
Magnifico lands an uppercut.
Magnifico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnifico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico cracks Melo with a nice body shot.
Magnifico scores with a shoulder strike.
Melo misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.

Magnifico breaks the clinch.
Magnifico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magnifico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnifico wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Melo misses the target.
Magnifico tries to work over Melo's front leg with a kick but Melo checks it.
Magnifico 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.
Melo misses with a right hand

and Magnifico moves into the clinch.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnifico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnifico has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnifico.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnifico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magnifico digs a right hand underneath Melo's ribcage. Melo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Magnifico manages to break the clinch.
Magnifico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnifico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magnifico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melo. Melo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Felipe Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Magnifico clinches up against the cage.
Melo fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnifico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnifico pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magnifico just leaning against Melo, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heraldo Magnifico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magnifico has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnifico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melo tries to pull guard but Magnifico forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Magnifico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnifico is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melo working aggressively here.
Magnifico lands a nice uppercut.

Magnifico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnifico moves out of range of the leg kick from Melo.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magnifico is out of range.
Magnifico digs a good body shot into Melo's ribs.
Melo throws a leg kick but Magnifico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magnifico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnifico looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.

Magnifico has Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Melo trying to control the position but instead, Magnifico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melo into the cage.
Magnifico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnifico lands a nice uppercut.
Magnifico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melo can't break the clinch.
Magnifico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico stalling against the cage.
Melo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magnifico gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magnifico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnifico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo takes a shot to the head.
Magnifico stalling.
Magnifico lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Magnifico.

Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico checks a low kick from Melo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Magnifico.
Magnifico misses with a double jab.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut
and Magnifico counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Magnifico.

Melo is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magnifico!
Oh Melo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnifico cracks a nice hook into Melo's ribs.
Melo seems to have got his legs back now.

Magnifico takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnifico lands with a light punch inside.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnifico is leaning against Melo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magnifico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnifico stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Magnifico's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Magnifico keeps control of Melo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo tries to pull guard but Magnifico forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnifico controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heraldo Magnifico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab from Magnifico.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnifico.
Magnifico plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Melo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Melo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heraldo Magnifico!
Heraldo Magnifico is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Heraldo Magnifico misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.