UN!T 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Anxiety as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pontes
vs
Rodriguez

200 cm
26
282 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

195 cm
32
273 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

ANABOLIC **160**

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes misses with the combination.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Pontes moves out of range easily.
Pontes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pontes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pontes throws a good cross that connects.

Pontes darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jose Pontes has been cut.
Pontes can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Pontes works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontes looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.

Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Pontes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eddie Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pontes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pontes.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Pontes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Pontes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Pontes shrugs off.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Pontes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pontes blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodriguez looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Pontes gets an underhook and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Pontes misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pontes clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Pontes taking a breather.
Pontes pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontes effectively controlling the action here.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontes.

It looks like Eddie Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pontes's brow.
Rodriguez is trying to stall.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pontes stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Pontes digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Pontes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pontes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Pontes blocks it.
Pontes lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Pontes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pontes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pontes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pontes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pontes.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Pontes blocks it.
Pontes lands with a right to the head.
Pontes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pontes gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pontes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jose Pontes.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Pontes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pontes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pontes instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pontes as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Pontes blocks the elbow strike.
Pontes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pontes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pontes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Pontes gets an underhook and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Pontes lands with a left to the head.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pontes.
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!
Nice body punch from Pontes.
Pontes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes stalling.
Pontes is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Pontes into the cage.
Pontes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pontes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Pontes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pontes.
Jose Pontes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pontes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pontes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pontes finish him?
Pontes lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pontes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pontes is pushing Rodriguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Pontes.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Pontes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pontes avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
A right hand to the body from Pontes.
Pontes avoiding damage.
Pontes lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pontes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pontes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes stalling against the cage.

Pontes lands a big right hand that sends Rodriguez to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Rodriguez!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Pontes wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pontes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pontes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pontes throws a strike but Rodriguez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pontes scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pontes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pontes gets to his feet and stands over Rodriguez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rodriguez felt that one! Pontes unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rodriguez from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Pontes!
A victorious Jose Pontes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aiteouakrim
vs
Red

192 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Red!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red checks a leg kick.
Aiteouakrim swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.

Red drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Red thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Red throwing strikes from guard but Aiteouakrim blocks nicely.
Red working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aiteouakrim keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Aiteouakrim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Red on the ground.
Red postures up in Aiteouakrim's guard and throws a big left but Aiteouakrim blocks it.
Red working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aiteouakrim's head.
Red throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Red drops back looking for a leg! Aiteouakrim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aiteouakrim manages to kick Red off! Red jumps back into Aiteouakrim's guard.

Red drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Red jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Red is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Red wants to control from the top but Aiteouakrim keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red forces his way into half guard.

Red is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Red throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Red is trying to control. Aiteouakrim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Red is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Aiteouakrim is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Red!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bareris Anskuld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Big pimpin Jay-Z. 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.

Murphy
vs
Anskuld

195 cm
29
217 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bareris Anskuld!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Anskuld avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a combination. Anskuld tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murphy throws a combination. Anskuld tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Bareris Anskuld has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anskuld avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anskuld jabs at Murphy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anskuld.
Anskuld connects with a jab.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Anskuld moves out of range.
Anskuld misses with a wild combination.
Anskuld misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anskuld throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Anskuld.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Anskuld backpedaling.
Anskuld closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Anskuld pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Anskuld throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Anskuld takes a kick to the side of the head.

Anskuld is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Anskuld blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anskuld circles away quickly and effectively.
Eric Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anskuld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anskuld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld throws a one two combo.
Anskuld misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anskuld is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anskuld seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Anskuld throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anskuld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anskuld on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anskuld looks gassed!
Anskuld slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anskuld on the side of the head.
Anskuld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anskuld shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Anskuld to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anskuld slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy lands a brutal head kick. Anskuld looks out on his feet and Murphy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Eric Murphy!
Eric Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Slobberknocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Slobberknocker
vs
Bullock

182 cm
26
211 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

177 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ric Slobberknocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullock cracks Slobberknocker with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Ric Slobberknocker has been cut.
Slobberknocker slips a jab and a cross from Bullock.
Good exchange - Bullock coming out on top.
Bullock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slobberknocker.
Bullock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bullock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slobberknocker moves away.
Bullock ducks under a wild hook from Slobberknocker.
A jab from Bullock does it's job there.
Slobberknocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slobberknocker misses with an uppercut. Bullock saw that one coming.
Seth Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullock staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bullock slips under a jab from Slobberknocker.
Slobberknocker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Bullock misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock swings for the body but Slobberknocker moves out of range.
Bullock ducks under a wild hook from Slobberknocker.
A jab from Slobberknocker does it's job there.
Bullock cracks Slobberknocker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bullock swinging wildly here.
Bullock lands a really nice looking cross but Slobberknocker seems unphased.
Bullock connects with a single shot there.
Bullock lands a jab to Slobberknocker's midsection.
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!
Bullock misses with a body shot.
Slobberknocker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bullock finds it's way through Slobberknocker's defenses.

Ric Slobberknocker's cut is getting worse.
Bullock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slobberknocker in his tracks.
Slobberknocker throws the left hand but Bullock avoids the punch easily.
Slobberknocker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bullock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Slobberknocker.
Jab by Bullock.
The fighters circling - Bullock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullock misses with an uppercut.
Bullock scores with a one two! Slobberknocker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ric Slobberknocker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Slobberknocker is rocked!
Bullock circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Slobberknocker tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bullock wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Bullock!

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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 Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Postiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ijima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. Postiga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sexy and i Know It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ijima
vs
Postiga

178 cm
19
202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Postiga!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Postiga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ijima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Postiga drives through and clinches with Ijima against the cage.
Ijima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Postiga smiles and moves away.
Postiga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ijima manages to avoid it.
Postiga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Postiga closes the distance and clinches.

Postiga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Postiga scores with a shot to the body.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown but Postiga shows good takedown defense.
Postiga lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Postiga throws a head kick but Ijima moves out of range.
Postiga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ijima needs to keep his hands up - Postiga had a free shot at his head there.
Postiga motions for Ijima to come forward. Postiga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ijima shoots in and drives through. Postiga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Postiga scores with a jab.
A jab from Postiga finds it's way through Ijima's defenses.
Postiga wants to clinch up but Ijima keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Postiga misses the target.

Postiga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Postiga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Postiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ijima.

Ijima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Postiga is looking for a sweep. Ijima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Ijima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ijima trying to control from Postiga's half guard. Postiga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ijima passes into half guard.
Postiga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ijima is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ijima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Postiga is just riding it out for now. Ijima eventually gives up the hold.
Postiga is trying to stand up here but Ijima is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Postiga is trying is best to control the position here.
Ijima with the ground and pound but Postiga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ijima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ijima wants to control from the top but Postiga keeps moving.
Postiga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Postiga prevents Ijima from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Postiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ijima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Postiga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ijima was well out of range. Poor timing from Postiga.
Postiga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ijima.
Postiga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Postiga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Postiga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ijima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ijima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Postiga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Postiga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Postiga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ijima avoids the body shot from Postiga.
Postiga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ijima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Postiga throws a leg kick but Ijima checks it.
Postiga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ijima looks for a takedown but Postiga sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Ijima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Postiga tries a head kick but it misses.
Ijima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Postiga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ijima.
Ijima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Postiga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ijima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Postiga throws a shot to the body.
Postiga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Postiga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ijima manages to avoid it.
Ijima avoids the head kick by Postiga.
Postiga looks to land a combination but Ijima avoids it well.
Postiga throws a body kick that misses.
Postiga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ijima rather than just go for the knockout.
Postiga wants to land a leg kick but Ijima is out of range.
Postiga throws a sloppy head kick and Ijima moves out of range easily.
Postiga throws a chopping leg kick but Ijima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Postiga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Postiga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postiga misses with a hook.
Ijima misses with a takedown attempt
and Postiga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Postiga misses the shot to the body.
Ijima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Postiga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ijima moves away.
Postiga stuns Ijima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Postiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Postiga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ijima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Postiga.
Postiga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ijima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sergio Postiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Postiga clinches up against the cage.
Ijima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Postiga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Postiga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ijima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Postiga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ijima under the eye.
Ijima slips a jab and a cross from Postiga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergio Postiga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ijima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Postiga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Postiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Postiga throws a body punch but Ijima moves out of range.
Postiga moves in looking to clinch but Ijima pushes him off.
Postiga throws a head kick that misses.
Ijima avoids the body shot from Postiga.
Ijima has his takedown stuffed
and Postiga counters with an outside leg kick.
Ijima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ijima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Postiga finds it's way round the side to connect with Ijima's head.
Postiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ijima.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ijima shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Postiga throws a right hand that Ijima ducks under and follows up with a left that Ijima also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Postiga misses its intended target.
Postiga lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Postiga.
Postiga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Postiga digs a good hook to Ijima's body.
Postiga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ijima is just out of range.
Postiga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ijima takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Postiga forces Ijima back against the cage and clinches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Postiga throws a front kick that sends Ijima stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ijima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ijima misses with a takedown attempt - Postiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ijima moves out of range of the body kick from Postiga.
Sergio Postiga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ijima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Postiga finds it's way round the side to connect with Ijima's head.
Postiga scores with a nice body kick.
Postiga's corner calls for a 1-2. Postiga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Postiga throws a leg kick which misses Ijima's front leg but catches the back leg as Ijima tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ijima misses with a takedown attempt - Postiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Postiga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Postiga.
Postiga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sergio Postiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Postiga is looking to land body kicks.
Postiga throws a jab when Ijima was well out of range.
Postiga throws a sloppy head kick and Ijima moves out of range easily.
Postiga digs a good hook to Ijima's body.
Ijima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postiga misses with a low kick.
Postiga tries to clinch but Ijima is having none of it.
Postiga scores with a shot to the body.
Ijima checks a low kick from Postiga.
Postiga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ijima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Postiga.
Ijima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ijima moves away from the strike by Postiga.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Postiga takes a swing at Ijima's ribcage but misses.
Postiga misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Postiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Postiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Postiga!
A relieved looking Sergio Postiga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Purell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Purell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Novak
vs
Purell

188 cm
21
264 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
230 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Purell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Purell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Purell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak misses with a double jab.
Purell lands a nice shot that snaps Novak's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purell throws a head kick that misses.
Purell steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Novak is out on his feet! Purell sets himself and nearly takes Novak's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Floyd Purell!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ngata
vs
Magomedov

198 cm
22
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Ngata controlling the action here for a moment.
Ngata managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Ngata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Ngata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Ngata is breathing heavily.

Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngata to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ngata's guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngata is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngata wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Konstantin Magomedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Magomedov leaves Ngata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ngata closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Ngata is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ngata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ngata is trying to stall.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Ngata has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Ngata manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ngata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Ngata trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov looking to control.
Ngata is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov leaves Ngata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ngata is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ngata. Ngata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ngata looking to stall.
Ngata effectively controlling the action here.
Ngata prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ngata quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ngata wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Ngata dodges it nicely.
Konstantin Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngata's head.
Magomedov wants to control but Ngata is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Konstantin Magomedov wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Ngata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.

Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Ngata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ngata for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata looking for a takedown.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Ngata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ngata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngata somewhat.
Good work by Ngata as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Ngata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magomedov!

It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Magomedov connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.

Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Ngata back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ngata stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata wants to stall.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngata has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngata.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ngata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Ngata blocks with his arms.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Ngata trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ngata into the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov scores with a jab.

Ngata ducks straight into an uppercut from Magomedov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ngata manages to regain guard straight away.

Ngata is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Konstantin Magomedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Ngata connects with the punch.

Ngata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Konstantin Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haki Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngata is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is pulling down on Ngata's head to control his posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Magomedov!
A relieved looking Konstantin Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Jensen

194 cm
27
244 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

193 cm
28
260 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jensen does it's job there.

It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.

Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo scores with a shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Kongo is pushing Jensen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jensen tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jensen tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position.
Jensen tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
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!
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongo scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
Jensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jensen is trying to stall.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jensen.
Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Jensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kingo Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jensen.
Jensen misses with some punches.
Jensen can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jensen tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Jensen is working for takedown but Kongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jensen tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with some punches.

Jensen has Kongo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jensen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kongo tumbling to the mat - Jensen dives into Kongo's guard.
Jensen trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo has his hands on Jensen's head, controlling the position.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo is looking to stand up but Jensen isn't so interested in that idea.
Jensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kongo rushes Jensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jensen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kongo staying out of range there.
Kongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kongo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jensen misses with a looping left.
Jensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo moves forwards but Jensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.

Kongo drives through and clinches with Jensen against the cage.
Jensen taking a breather.
Jensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen has Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kongo has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jensen's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Jensen fails to land.
Kongo stalling.
Jensen tries to stall but Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Kongo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a damaging elbow.
Kongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jensen is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jensen tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kongo as Jensen tries to tie him up.
Jensen wants a takedown.
Kingo Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Jensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Jensen.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Jensen.
Jensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kongo gets through Jensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jensen has Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jensen fails to land.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen taking a breather.
Jensen taking a breather.
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Kingo Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jensen's defenses.
Kongo avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Jensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kongo tries to clinch up.
Kongo scores with a shot to the body.
Kongo connects with a body shot.
Kongo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That has opened up Peter Jensen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jensen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kongo!
Jensen misses with a head shot.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jensen throwing strikes here but Kongo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen avoids the attempt from Kongo to control.
Kongo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jensen.
Jensen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kongo because Jensen loaded up on that one.
Jensen lands a big shot there that rocks Kongo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jensen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jensen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kongo is working to get back to half guard.
Kongo is bucking up trying to escape but Jensen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Kingo Kongo's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kingo Kongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kingo Kongo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Jensen!
Peter Jensen is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Peter Jensen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordecai Wollsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herberg
vs
Wollsey

160 cm
31
167 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

175 cm
23
165 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Wollsey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Wollsey closes the distance and clinches.
Herberg wants a takedown.
Herberg avoids the elbow strike from Wollsey, against the cage.
Herberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wollsey lands a right hand.
Herberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wollsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herbergs head.
Wollsey effectively controlling the action here.
Wollsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herberg.
Herberg is trying to drag Wollsey to the mat but Wollsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Herberg decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herberg 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Herberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wollsey wants to control from the top but Herberg keeps moving.
Wollsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wollsey stands up over Herberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Wollsey connects with a couple of short punches.
Wollsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herberg keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Herberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herberg working a defensive guard here.
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wollsey wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herberg lands a nice short elbow.
Herberg thows a huge punch but Wollsey dodges it nicely.
Herberg trying to control from half guard but Wollsey is working away.
Herberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Herberg.
Wollsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herberg.
Wollsey missing with punches from the bottom.
Wollsey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wollsey is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herberg lands a nice short elbow.
Herberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wollsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herberg.
Wollsey wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
Wollsey is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.
Herberg blocks the strikes from Wollsey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wollsey defending well though.
Wollsey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wollsey wants to get back to full guard.
Herberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wollsey is staying active underneath Herberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Herberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Herberg trying to control from half guard but Wollsey is working away.
Herberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wollsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Herberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wollsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herberg tries to clinch but Wollsey moves out of range.
Wollsey loads up on a big right hand but Herberg slips the punch.
Wollsey throws a push kick but Herberg slaps the foot to one side.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herberg manages to avoid it.

Wollsey instigates a clinch.
Wollsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herberg's elbow.

Herberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wollsey regains guard immediately.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Wollsey has wrist control.
Wollsey is striking from the bottom but Herberg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Herberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wollsey!
Wollsey is looking to get to half guard.
Herberg with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey is looking to get to half guard.
Herberg lands a big shot to the head and Wollsey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Johan Herberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.