UVT 179: Staal vs Pinsky PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawai comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Kotaro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dance Yourself Clean. This should be fireworks!

Kawai
vs
Kotaro

170 cm
27
146 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

194 cm
30
139 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kekoa Kawai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshida Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawai throws a leg kick
and Kotaro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kawai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kawai pushes Kotaro away with a front kick.
Kotaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawai.
Kawai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kawai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotaro is looking to clinch but Kawai is avoiding it.
Kawai blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawai.

Kotaro clinches up with Kawai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Kotaro looking to throw knees to the head but Kawai is blocking nicely.
Kawai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kawai digs a right hand underneath Kotaro's ribcage. Kotaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotaro lands a knee to the body.
Kawai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kotaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawai slowing the pace effectively.
Kawai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kotaro being controlled against the cage.
Kawai scores with a shot to the side of Kotaro's head.
Kawai tries to circle away but Kotaro has him pinned against the cage.
Kawai trying to stall but Kotaro improves his position.
Kotaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawai has double underhooks.
Kawai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotaro tries a knee to the head but Kawai blocks it.
Kawai has Kotaro pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kotaro scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kekoa Kawai has been cut.

Kawai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawai postures up.
Kawai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawai throws a strike but Kotaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kotaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kotaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawai is retaining full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Yoshida Kotaro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kotaro lands with a right hand.
Kawai lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Kawai misses
and Kotaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kotaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawai misses with a head kick.
Kawai tries a head kick but it misses.

Kawai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawai is defending well for now.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kawai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kotaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kawai is keeping busy.
Kawai blocks the elbow strike.
Kawai takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotaro misses with a knee strike.
Kotaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kotaro landing knees to the head.

Kawai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawai misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kotaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawai lands with a nice body kick.
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 Kekoa Kawai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Kawai's cut.
That's time! Kawai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kawai tries to bum rush Kotaro with a series of wild strikes but Kotaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawai throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Yoshida Kotaro has been cut.
Kotaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotaro slips under a jab.
Kotaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawai momentarily.
Kotaro avoids a kick to the body.
Kotaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kawai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kotaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kotaro scores with a head kick.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawai lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawai misses with a right hand
and Kotaro counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawai shrugs it off.
Kawai avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro tries to clinch up
and Kawai counters with a big head kick but Kotaro shrugs it off.

Kotaro is rocked!
Kekoa Kawai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kotaro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kotaro looks to clinch but Kawai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kotaro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kekoa Kawai!

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 Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hayes
vs
Lacerda

200 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

198 cm
32
255 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hayes. No joy for Lacerda on that attempt.

Lacerda darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Lacerda tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.

Lacerda breaks from the clinch.
Hayes throws a combination that misses

and Lacerda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lacerda is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayes pushes Lacerda off but Lacerda dives into side control.

Lacerda is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lacerda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lacerda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lacerda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lacerda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hayes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

Lacerda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes taking some punishment here, with Lacerda in his half guard.

Hayes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lacerda.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacerda defends well.
Lacerda wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hayes is looking for a triangle here but Lacerda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to reverse the position.
Lacerda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Lacerda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hayes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lacerda yanks on the arm and Hayes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lacerda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Genival Lacerda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Mondragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big fat. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Joe
vs
Mondragon

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fat Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon wants to clinch.
Mondragon thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mondragon tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.

Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Joe blocking some punches.
Mondragon throws a head punch that misses.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mondragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mondragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Mondragon fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mondragon fails to land.
Mondragon looks gassed!
Mondragon lands a shot to the body.

Mondragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Mondragon blocks the leg kick.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mondragon instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mondragon is defending well.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mondragon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mondragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe prevents a body shot from Mondragon.

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

Mondragon gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Mondragon manages to retain guard.
Joe pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mondragon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe stops Mondragon from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mondragon can do anything to dispel that myth.

Joe maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mondragon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Joe has cracked it and Mondragon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fat Joe!
Fat Joe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You are my dinner.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Pushkar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pushkar
vs
Ivanovich

225 cm
25
273 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
30
263 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Pushkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar slips under a jab.
Pushkar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pushkar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovich's head.

Pushkar looking to score a takedown here. Ivanovich is defending well but Pushkar drives through and ends up in Ivanovich's guard.
Ivanovich keeping moving, preventing Pushkar from controlling successfully.
Ivanovich keeping full guard, as Pushkar tries to pass.
Pushkar wants to control from the top but Ivanovich keeps moving.
Pushkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovich is keeping the position for now.
Ivanovich keeping moving, preventing Pushkar from controlling successfully.
Ivanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkar is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Francis Pushkar.

Pushkar dives in and scores a takedown into Ivanovich's guard.
Pushkar looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivanovich postures up.
Pushkar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pushkar wants to hit a switch here but Ivanovich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pushkar there!
Pushkar is trying to reverse the position but instead Ivanovich has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich doesn't have the hooks in and Pushkar manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovich trying to control the position here.
Ivanovich keeping moving, preventing Pushkar from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pushkar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pushkar trying to control the position.
Pushkar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanovich looking to pass the guard.
Pushkar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pushkar tries to get out of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ivanovich is looking to clinch but Pushkar is avoiding it.
Pushkar looks to land a right hand but Ivanovich moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar throws a hook but Ivanovich blocks it.
Pushkar tests Ivanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanovich misses with a body shot.
Pushkar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pushkar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovich staying out of range there.
Pushkar misses the shot to the body.

Ivanovich clinches up against the cage.
Ivanovich prevents a body shot from Pushkar.
Pushkar is trying to pull guard but Ivanovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pushkar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pushkar - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pushkar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovich controls his hands.
Ivanovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Pushkar jumps guard but Ivanovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pushkar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Pushkar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ivanovich thuds a left hand into Pushkar's body.
Ivanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pushkar lands an overhand right.
Ivanovich throws a combination. Pushkar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Francis Pushkar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovich misses with a head kick.
Ivanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pushkar misses with a hook
and Pushkar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pushkar sizes up Ivanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pushkar throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovich's shoulder, as Ivanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pushkar misses the target.
Ivanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Igor Ivanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pushkar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar tests Ivanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pushkar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovich.
Pushkar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pushkar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanovich scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pushkar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovich wants to clinch.
Pushkar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Ivanovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pushkar. That did some damage!
Ivanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovich loads up on a big right hand but Pushkar slips the punch.
Ivanovich thows a body shot but no joy.

Ivanovich has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanovich.
Ivanovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pushkar or not.
Ivanovich'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.
Ivanovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Ivanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor Ivanovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ivanovich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pushkar up against the cage.
Ivanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich tries to work over Pushkar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovich lands with a left to the head.
Ivanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovich tries to throw a body punch but Pushkar avoids it by throwing Ivanovich back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Pushkar controls the action.
Ivanovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Ivanovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich stalling.
Ivanovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ivanovich on the inside.
Pushkar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovich to keep the fight standing.
Ivanovich lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Ivanovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich misses with a body punch.
Ivanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanovich.
Pushkar prevents a body shot from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovich lands with a left to the head.
Ivanovich lands with a right to the head.
Ivanovich is leaning against Pushkar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanovich is working Pushkar over against the cage.
Ivanovich lands with a left to the head.
Ivanovich lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovich.

Pushkar is rocked!
Ivanovich is leaning against Pushkar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Pushkar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovich loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Pushkar senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Ivanovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider has chosen LMFAO - One Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Penn
vs
Schneider

175 cm
27
165 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

172 cm
28
161 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

5th Round Clothing
RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schneider slips under a jab.
Schneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Schneider counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schneider.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schneider throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Schneider postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Schneider throwing strikes but missing.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schneider defends it easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Schneider drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Schneider off! Schneider jumps back into Penn's guard.
Schneider trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Schneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schneider throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneider drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard.
Penn trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.

Schneider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Schneider is retaining full guard.

Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Schneider has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

Schneider looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Penn 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn won't allow Schneider to sweep him here.

Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Schneider is keeping the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schneider looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Schneider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Schneider working for the choke.

Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schneider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Schneider dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Penn is looking to clinch.
Penn is looking to clinch but Schneider is avoiding it.
Schneider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schneider somewhat.
Schneider blocks a jab.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Penn throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Schneider walks into a left hand.
Schneider closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn scores with the left hand. Schneider knows he should have avoided that one.

Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schneider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schneider's guard.

Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schneider regains full guard. Nicely done.

Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schneider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Schneider trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schneider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schneider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Schneider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schneider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schneider landing with the ground and pound.
Schneider content to stall in guard here.
Schneider looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Schneider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn throws a big shot that misses.

Schneider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Penn was covering up waiting for the punch and Schneider finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schneider controls from within his opponent's guard.

Schneider postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schneider, into his guard.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Schneider working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schneider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!

Schneider goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn.

Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.

Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn passes Schneider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schneider tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn moves into full mount! Schneider won't be happy about that!

Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schneider has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schneider!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Schneider.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Dog Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schneider has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Schneider throwing strikes but missing.
Schneider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schneider stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Schneider scores with a couple of short elbows.
Schneider in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schneider landing a few strikes.
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.
Schneider moves into full mount!
Schneider landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Schneider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schneider 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Schneider!
Max Schneider very nearly forgot to thank RMC - $ 11 Shorts! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Rugowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rugowski
vs
Ghotha

225 cm
32
277 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

207 cm
34
272 lbs
26 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghotha looking to score a takedown here. Rugowski is defending well but Ghotha drives through and ends up in Rugowski's guard.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Rugowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha wants to pass the guard but Rugowski is keeping the position.
Rugowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghotha postures up in Rugowski's guard and throws a big left but Rugowski blocks it.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rugowski is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Ghotha connects with a couple of short punches.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Rugowski blocks nicely.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rugowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rugowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rugowski!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghotha tries to improve position but can't.
Ghotha is trying to control Rugowski's posture but Rugowski avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha manages to get back to half guard.
Rugowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ghotha!
Ghotha is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rugowski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rugowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rugowski misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rugowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ghotha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ghotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rugowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rugowski wants to control but Ghotha postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rugowski wants to control but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha working the strikes but Rugowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ghotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghotha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rugowski's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Rugowski dodges it nicely.
Ghotha throwing shots but Rugowski is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Ghotha there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha 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.

Decent striking displayed by Rugowski there.
Rugowski lands a high kick!

It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghotha throws a head kick that misses
and Rugowski counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Rugowski circles away easily
and Rugowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rugowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily.
Ghotha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghotha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rugowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghotha shoots in for a double leg but Rugowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Rugowski connects with a looping right hand.
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rugowski as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rugowski does no damage.

Rugowski clinches.

Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
A slow jab from Rugowski misses its intended target.
Rugowski looks to land a combination but Ghotha avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Rugowski as Ghotha shoots in.
Ghotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Ghotha moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghotha is defended easily by Rugowski.
Rugowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha dives in and grabs Rugowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rugowski pushes down on Ghotha's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Ghotha shoots in but Rugowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Ghotha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rugowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Rugowski tries to clinch there but Ghotha circles away.
Rugowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick from Rugowski lands but Ghotha takes it in his stride.
Rugowski lands a body shot.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rugowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rugowski moves in looking to clinch but Ghotha pushes him off.
Rugowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghotha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rugowski defends it nicely.
Rugowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rugowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rugowski lands a nice uppercut.

Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Rugowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Rugowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rugowski lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rugowski lands an uppercut.

Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Rugowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Rugowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rugowski.
Ghotha looks for a takedown but Rugowski sprawls well.
Rugowski throws a nice head kick!
Rugowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rugowski connects with a looping right hand.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rugowski sprawls well. Rugowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.

Rugowski lands a big head kick that sends Ghotha tumbling to the mat! Rugowski takes a step backwards and waves Ghotha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rugowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rugowski lands a jab to the head.
Rugowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rugowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.

Ghotha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ghotha showed some decent athleticism there.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rugowski's head.
Rugowski is staying active underneath Ghotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rugowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Rugowski dodges it nicely.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rugowski's thigh. Rugowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rugowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throws a strike but Rugowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rugowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghotha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rugowski's guard.
Ghotha throws a strike but Rugowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ghotha wants to sweep here but Rugowski controlling him for the moment.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghotha keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.

Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rugowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghotha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rugowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rugowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rugowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghotha throws a strike but Rugowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rugowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rugowski wants to get up but he can't break Ghotha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

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

Heggs
vs
Olhoffer

198 cm
27
280 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

225 cm
33
277 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heggs closes the distance and pushes Olhoffer back into the cage.

Heggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Heggs tenderised Olhoffer's leg. Olhoffer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heggs loads up on a big right hand but Olhoffer slips the punch.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs throws the kick towards the body but Olhoffer avoids it.
Olhoffer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heggs in his tracks.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olhoffer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heggs looks to throw the jab but Olhoffer is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer lands with a good body shot.
Olhoffer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olhoffer missing with a left hand there. Heggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Olhoffer.
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heggs throws a big shot that misses.
Olhoffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Olhoffer circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer swings for the body but Heggs moves out of range.
Olhoffer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heggs counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Olhoffer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heggs's head.
Olhoffer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olhoffer.

It looks like Luther Heggs has been cut.
Olhoffer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heggs.
Heggs lands with a good body shot.
Olhoffer misses with a hook
and Heggs counters with a good low kick that Olhoffer was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs throws out a loose jab but Olhoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olhoffer looks to score with a jab to the body but Heggs is just out of range.
Nice shot by Heggs.

It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Heggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olhoffer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Olhoffer misses.
Heggs moves out of range as Olhoffer strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs defending well as Olhoffer loads up on a big left hand.
Olhoffer misses with a hook. Heggs ducked under it nicely.
Olhoffer misses with a looping left.
Heggs stuns Olhoffer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Heggs. Those never looked like landing.
Heggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olhoffer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olhoffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heggs.
Heggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Luther Heggs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Heggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Olhoffer moves away from the strike by Heggs.
Heggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heggs throws a series of punches but Olhoffer avoids them all with ease.
Olhoffer scores with a one two! Heggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Olhoffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray Olhoffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olhoffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heggs manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olhoffer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Olhoffer misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heggs wants to clinch up but Olhoffer keeps it at a distance.
Heggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Olhoffer circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Heggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heggs.
Olhoffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olhoffer moves out of range as Heggs throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs thuds his shin into the meat of Olhoffer's side.
Olhoffer is breathing heavily.

Heggs lands a left and a right that send Olhoffer crashing to the mat, dazed. Heggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Olhoffer throws a hook to the side of Heggs's head but Heggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olhoffer on the side of the head.
Heggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olhoffer.
Heggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Olhoffer's head.
Heggs throws a looping overhand right but Olhoffer ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olhoffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olhoffer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olhoffer.
Heggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Heggs rushes Olhoffer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olhoffer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olhoffer is trying to break the clinch but Heggs is controlling him.
Heggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.

Heggs manages to break the clinch.
Olhoffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olhoffer avoids the head kick by Heggs.
Heggs connects with a looping right hand.
Heggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olhoffer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olhoffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heggs.
Heggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Heggs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Olhoffer avoids the head kick by Heggs.
Olhoffer misses with a combination
and Heggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Olhoffer shrugs it off.
Heggs swinging wildly here.
Olhoffer drops his hands momentarily and Heggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Heggs has closed the distance and engaged Olhoffer in a clinch.

Heggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olhoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olhoffer throws a combination. Heggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Heggs slips a jab and a cross from Olhoffer.
Olhoffer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olhoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olhoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray Olhoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Olhoffer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heggs.
Olhoffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olhoffer throws a nice looking combination but Heggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Olhoffer gets tackled into the cage by Heggs. Heggs maintains the clinch.
Olhoffer wants to break free but Heggs has control.
Heggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olhoffer's efforts to push away.
Heggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Heggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olhoffers head.
Heggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heggs is leaning against Olhoffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Heggs breaks the clinch.
Olhoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Heggs drops Olhoffer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olhoffer looks back up at him and smiles so Heggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Olhoffer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Heggs misses.
Olhoffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Heggs finish him?
Heggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olhoffer will feel that in the morning.
Olhoffer seems to have recovered his senses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heggs!

Heggs closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
Nice body punch from Heggs - that landed with a thud.
Heggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heggs digs a right hand into Olhoffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olhoffer's gas tank.
Heggs lands a body shot.
Heggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Heggs as the two fighters clinch.

Heggs drops Olhoffer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Olhoffer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Heggs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Olhoffer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Heggs is unloading with more strikes now! Olhoffer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kharitonov
vs
Cowell

207 cm
32
272 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

225 cm
35
277 lbs
27 - 28 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws the left hand but Cowell avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowell.
Anderson Cowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Cowell throws a body kick that misses.
Cowell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cowell throws a combination that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a low kick, right behind Cowell 's knee.
Cowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowell slips under a jab from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov misses with a hook.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Cowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cowell misses with an uppercut. Kharitonov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell circles away from the clinch attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cowell.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Cowell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cowell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cowell misses with the ground and pound.

Cowell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kharitonov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cowell but great work by Kharitonov.
Cowell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kharitonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cowell.
Kharitonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cowell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kharitonov is just riding it out for now. Cowell eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell trying to mount his opponent but Kharitonov defends it.
Kharitonov trying to control here.

Cowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kharitonov sees it coming and defends easily.

Cowell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but Kharitonov defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kharitonov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharitonov is not content to let Cowell control the position.

Cowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kharitonov sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cowell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kharitonov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cowell on the ground.
Cowell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kharitonov is refusing to be controlled, as Cowell sits in half guard.

Cowell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov is in trouble now - Cowell has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Cowell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cowell throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Cowell swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Cowell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cowell looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowell.
Cowell avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Cowell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Cowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cowell.
Cowell missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kharitonov with a nice cross.

It looks like Anderson Cowell has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Boris Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Horrible takedown by Cowell or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharitonov which made him look bad.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kharitonov's waist but Kharitonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cowell off to one side.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cowell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cowell misses with a wild combination.
Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cowell.
Cowell misses with an uppercut.
Cowell ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Cowell pushes him off.
Kharitonov slips a jab from Cowell.
Kharitonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Cowell misses

and Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kharitonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharitonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kharitonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowell is trying to pull guard but Kharitonov has him pressed against the cage.
Kharitonov gets underhooks to prevent Cowell's takedown attempt.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
Kharitonov lands with a right to the head.
Kharitonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Cowell is rocked!
Good body shot from Kharitonov.

Kharitonov drops Cowell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cowell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cowell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Kharitonov loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Cowell senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Kharitonov!
A victorious Boris Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Staal
vs
Pinksy

195 cm
28
230 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

213 cm
31
285 lbs
36 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute
Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal moves out of range as Pinksy strikes.
Staal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinksy.
Some bone on bone action there as Staal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Staal lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinksy off the cage and back into range.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Staal with a nice cross.
Staal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinksy will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Staal.
Nice body kick from Staal.
Pinksy looks gassed!
Pinksy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinksy.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinksy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinksy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Staal lands with a shot to the body.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinksy's head backwards.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinksy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staal jabs at Pinksy's body.
Staal thuds a left hand into Pinksy's body.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinksy moves away.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinksy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staal.
Staal misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
Staal throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
Pinksy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Staal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinksy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staal somewhat.
Staal scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinksy avoids the head kick by Staal.
Staal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal connects with an inside leg kick.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Staal cracks the inside of Pinksy's front leg.
Staal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinksy's sensitive parts.
Staal drops Pinksy with a huge uppercut! Pinksy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Staal is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Staal!
John Staal retains his heavyweight title!