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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Elias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias has chosen Maha Kali (live) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vitor Belfort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belfort
vs
Elias

215 cm
25
234 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Elias!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elias closes the distance and pushes Belfort back into the cage.
Elias is looking to take this one to the mat.

Elias decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belfort lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Elias looking for subs off his back but Belfort has passed one foot through into half guard.
Elias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
Belfort really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belfort drops an elbow to the side of Elias's head.
Belfort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belfort scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elias works his way to full guard. Good work.

Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Elias's legs - danger averted.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Elias keeps moving.
Elias 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.

Elias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.
Elias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elias keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.

Elias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Elias keeps moving.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Elias has wrist control.
Elias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort trying to control but Elias is working from the bottom.
Elias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Elias lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belfort!
Belfort squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belfort is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belfort is now in Elias's guard. A big mistake from Elias there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Elias pushes Belfort off and scrambles back to his feet.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Elias instigates a clinch.
Elias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belfort to keep the fight standing.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Elias.
Elias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Elias moves out of range.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick

and Elias counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belfort looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belfort looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belfort!
Elias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elias is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Belfort looks up at the clock and then as Elias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belfort smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elias is trying to stand.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Elias is defending the position.
Belfort looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belfort connects with a nice short shot to Elias's temple.
Elias gets back to full guard.
Belfort is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Elias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Elias looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Belfort wants to stand but Elias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belfort stops Elias from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Elias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Elias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Elias keeps moving.
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 Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice combination there by Belfort.

Elias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belfort, pushing him back against the cage.
Belfort is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Elias manages to get underhooks.
Elias prevents Belfort from breaking the clinch.
Belfort is looking to break free of the clinch but Elias has double underhooks.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Elias's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Belfort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belfort avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Elias.
Elias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elias shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elias looking to score a takedown here. Belfort is defending well but Elias drives through and ends up in Belfort's guard.
Elias is breathing heavily.
Elias throws a big right hand that misses.
Elias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Elias isn't so interested in that idea.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Elias throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.

Elias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belfort manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elias has Belfort in his guard.
Belfort trying to control but Elias is working from the bottom.
Belfort distracts Elias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Elias.
Elias wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Elias has his foot on Belfort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belfort works his way back into a safe position though.

Elias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Elias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belfort is controlling him.
Belfort content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ariel Elias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elias is keeping the position for now.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Elias keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias looking for a sweep. Not yet Elias, not yet.
Belfort keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elias's head.
Belfort is working Elias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort won't allow Elias to get back to his feet.
Elias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Elias's brow.
Elias looking for a sweep. Not yet Elias, not yet.
Elias keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.

Elias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort cracks Elias with a solid left hand.
Elias wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
Belfort trying to control but Elias is working from the bottom.
Belfort 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.
Elias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Belfort squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Elias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belfort is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belfort and Elias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Elias drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ariel Elias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Belfort tried to score with a low kick but Elias checks it.
Elias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Elias.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the body.
Elias shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Elias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elias shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belfort lunges at Elias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elias's hand.
Belfort throws a front kick aimed at Elias's knee but Elias avoids it well.
Elias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Elias.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belfort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Elias is rocked!

Belfort clinches.
Elias is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort dips a shoulder and cracks Elias with a mighty uppercut! Elias falls back against the cage and Belfort unloads with a barrage of strikes! Elias is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Belfort screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
As Vitor Belfort got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Eu serei o próximo campeão desta categoria, é melhor todos treinarem porque eu vou chutar a bunda de todos vocês --- I'll be the next champion, everybody needs train because i'll kick everyone ass'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naseem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Wild Boyz as his entrance music. The key to victory for Naseem Hamed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hamed
vs
Silva

185 cm
29
194 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

190 cm
31
199 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Naseem Hamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Hamed gets a clinch.
Hamed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamed lands with a left to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Hamed blocks it.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamed avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Hamed blocks it.
Hamed pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamed avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamed's brow.
Hamed avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Hamed is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamed has his back to the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamed lands with a left to the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Hamed avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Hamed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamed looking to stall.
Hamed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Hamed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamed.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Hamed is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Hamed.
Hamed lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Hamed pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamed.
Hamed digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Hamed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hamed.
A shot in the inside from Hamed.
Hamed lands with a light punch inside.

Silva is rocked!
Hamed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamed finish him?
Hamed dips a shoulder and cracks Silva with a mighty uppercut! Silva falls back against the cage and Hamed unloads with a barrage of strikes! Silva is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hamed screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naseem Hamed!
Naseem Hamed made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith has chosen Kanye West - It's Amazing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kissinger
vs
Hammersmith

190 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Kissinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaughn Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissinger wants to clinch up but Hammersmith keeps it at a distance.
Hammersmith misses the jab.
Hammersmith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissinger wants to clinch but Hammersmith slips to the side
and Hammersmith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammersmith keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammersmith is trying to force a seperation but Kissinger has the dominant position.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissinger stalling against the cage.
Kissinger tries to throw a body punch but Hammersmith avoids it by throwing Kissinger back against the cage.
Kissinger misses with some punches.
Hammersmith tries to break free but Kissinger pushes him back against the cage.
Hammersmith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kissinger won't allow it.
Hammersmith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammersmith is trying to push Kissinger away but Kissinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kissinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammersmith's efforts to push away.
Hammersmith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Hammersmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
Hammersmith blocks an uppercut.
Hammersmith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kissinger has him pressed against the cage.
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammersmith backwards.
Kissinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissinger is struggling to control the position.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissinger tries a body shot but Hammersmith blocks it.

Hammersmith manages to break the clinch.
Kissinger is looking to clinch.
Kissinger tries to clinch but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Kissinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammersmith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissinger moves to clinch but Hammersmith breaks away
and Hammersmith counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kissinger drives through and clinches with Hammersmith against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissinger misses with a punch to the body.
Kissinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammersmith.
Kissinger tries to work over Hammersmith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissinger tries a body shot but Hammersmith blocks it.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the ribs.

Hammersmith manages to break the clinch.
Kissinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammersmith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammersmith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry Kissinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammersmith keeps the fight on the outside.
Kissinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammersmith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kissinger tries to clinch there but Hammersmith circles away.
Jab by Kissinger.
Hammersmith throws a head kick that misses.
Henry Kissinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kissinger has closed the distance and engaged Hammersmith in a clinch.
Kissinger can't find room to land a body shot as Hammersmith controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger cracks Hammersmith with a nice body shot.
Kissinger has Hammersmith pressed against the cage, preventing Hammersmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissinger prevents Hammersmith from breaking the clinch.
Kissinger has Hammersmith pressed against the cage, preventing Hammersmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissinger misses with a body punch.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the head.
Hammersmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammersmith working hard to break the clinch.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammersmith tries to circle away but Kissinger has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kissinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammersmith controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith has had enough of the clinch but Kissinger keeps him there for the moment.
Kissinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammersmith up against the cage.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammersmith backwards.
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!
Kissinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kissinger tries to work over Hammersmith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammersmith tries to break the clinch but Kissinger is controlling the position.
Come on Kissinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammersmith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kissinger lands a nice uppercut.
Hammersmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammersmith letting Kissinger take a breather here.
Hammersmith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kissinger keeps control of Hammersmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammersmith gets tackled into the cage by Kissinger. Kissinger maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Kissinger to work.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammersmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammersmiths head.
Kissinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammersmith or not.
A frustrated look appears on Hammersmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissinger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammersmith.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kissinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kissinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammersmith's elbow.
Kissinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger has Hammersmith pressed against the cage, preventing Hammersmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammersmith backwards.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammersmith or not.
Kissinger misses with a body punch.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kissinger has Hammersmith pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hammersmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammersmith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kissinger.
Vaughn Hammersmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kissinger moves in looking to clinch but Hammersmith pushes him off.

Kissinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammersmith, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammersmith blocks a body shot from Kissinger.
Hammersmith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kissinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammersmith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammersmith has had enough of the clinch but Kissinger keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry Kissinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kissinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammersmith's elbow.
Kissinger misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammersmith controls his hands.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Hammersmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kissinger on the inside.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Hammersmith tries to break the clinch but Kissinger is controlling the position.
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissinger just leaning against Hammersmith, taking a breather.
Hammersmith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kissinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kissinger is leaning against Hammersmith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammersmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger gets through Hammersmith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammersmith is trying to break the clinch but Kissinger is controlling him.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Hammersmith is rocked!
Hammersmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammersmith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kissinger finish him?
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammersmith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammersmith's efforts to push away.
Kissinger has Hammersmith pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Hammersmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammersmith seems to have recovered his senses.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kissinger lands a body shot.

Hammersmith jumps guard.
Kissinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Kissinger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A nice combination there by Hammersmith.
Kissinger is looking to clinch but Hammersmith is avoiding it.
Kissinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammersmith misses with a two punch combination.
Hammersmith misses with a body shot.
Kissinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kissinger tries to clinch there but Hammersmith circles away.
Hammersmith misses with a double jab.

Kissinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kissinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammersmith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kissinger smiles and moves away.
Kissinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammersmith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammersmith just misses with a punch to the body.

Kissinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kissinger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammersmith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kissinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammersmith wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry Kissinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
Kissinger pushes Hammersmith against the cage. Kissinger is working some dirty boxing. Kissinger pushes off with a quick right hook! Hammersmith goes down! Hammersmith tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kissinger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Kissinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bruiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bruiser's choice of entrance music: Rainmaker. Mohamed Adbo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adbo
vs
Bruiser

225 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bruiser!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adbo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adbo duly obliges.
Adbo misses with a body shot.
Bruiser tries to clinch
and Adbo counters with a straight right hand.
Bruiser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruiser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bruiser there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Bruiser.
Adbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruiser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Adbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adbo swinging wildly here.
Adbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bruiser off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruiser moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruiser tries to clinch but Adbo moves out of range.
Adbo scores with a decent looking hook.

Bruiser is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Bruiser.
Bruiser is still on wobbly legs! Can Adbo finish him?
Adbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruiser.
Adbo looks to land a left hand but Bruiser moved out of range nicely.
Bruiser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adbo.
Bruiser wants to clinch
and Adbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruiser looks gassed!
Adbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Adbo misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adbo.
Adbo Throws a clean left jab. Adbo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bruiser's chin! Bruiser crumbles to the ground and Adbo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Adbo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohamed Adbo!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bass comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Man by Skillinjah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bass
vs
Black

175 cm
19
134 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bongo Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Frank Black has been cut.
Bass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Black is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Bass which made him look bad.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Black blocks a head kick by Bass.
Black seems to have recovered his senses.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bass sprawls well. Bass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Bongo Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Black.
Bass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bass pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to move into range but Bass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bass cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Bass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Black moves into full guard.
Bass wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

Black is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bass frees his head nicely. Oh but Black has switched to an armbar! Bass is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Black!