UVT: WW18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Glock
vs
Chips

217 cm
21
289 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

165 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glock Glock !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Chips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Glock can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Glock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Glock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Glock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Glock trying to control but Chips postures up.
Glock is trying to get back to full guard.
Glock is trying to maintain the position but Chips is very close to passing his half guard.
Glock is looking for a sweep. Chips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glock is breathing heavily.
Chips looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chips throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Glock to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chips stands up from Glock 's guard - Chips perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chips changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Glock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chips lands a nice forearm strike.
Chips lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chips grinds an elbow into Glock 's temple.
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!
Chips lands a nice forearm strike.
Chips landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Glock taking a bit of punishment here - Chips scoring with strikes.
Chips scores with punches from side control.
Glock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chips lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chips working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chips creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Chips stands up and beckons Glock to his feet.

Chips scores with a takedown into Glock 's guard.
Chips postures up and lands a big shot to Glock 's brow.
Chips looking to pass the guard.
Chips preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips landing some decent shots from guard.
Chips connects with a couple of short punches.
Glock is trying to control the position but Chips postures up.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glock 's head.
Chips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chips lands a couple of digs.
Chips tries to free his leg and advance position but Glock is retaining full guard.
Chips postures up and lands a big shot to Glock 's brow.
Chips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chips lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chips landing some decent shots from guard.

Glock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock trying to keep a closed guard but Chips is proving a slippery customer.
Chips lands a couple of elbows.

Chips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Chips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chips showed some decent athleticism there.
Chips looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glock taking some punishment here, with Chips in his half guard.
Glock wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Chips dominated that round.
That's time! Glock 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Glock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chips's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Glock is pressing down on Chips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chips would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chuck Chips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chips.
Chips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chips prevents Glock from getting back to his feet.
Glock trying to keep a closed guard but Chips is proving a slippery customer.
Chips stands up over Glock , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chips lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock striking off his back but it's not causing Chips any problems.

Glock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chips is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chips works over Glock with some ground and pound from guard.
Chips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chips with a nice head shot there.
Glock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glock . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chips throwing strikes but missing.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips throws a big elbow that misses.

Glock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glock controlling Chips's posture.

Glock has his foot on Chips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chips works his way back into a safe position though.
Chips with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glock is proving hard to escape from.
Chips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chips landing some decent shots from guard.

Glock is looking for a triangle but Chips pushes his legs off easily.
Chips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Chips stands up from Glock 's guard - Chips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glock circles away.

Glock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chips is trying to defend but Glock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chips strikes from the bottom but Glock passes into mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chips is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chips is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Glock has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Glock 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chips turns into Glock and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chips distracts Glock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chips throws a big right hand that misses.
Chips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Chips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chips shoots in and bounces Glock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Glock pushes Chips off and scrambles back to his feet.

Glock shoots in and gets a takedown into Chips's guard.
Glock wants to control from the top but Chips keeps moving.
Chips wants to stand up but Glock is controlling him.
Chips throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Chips uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chips fails with the takedown
and Glock counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chips. Chips circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Chips feints and as Glock raises his hands in defense, Chips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chips landing with the ground and pound.

Chips stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Glock has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chips manages to get his head free but now Glock has transitioned to an armbar! Chips grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Glock ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glock Glock !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Leonardo
vs
Riley

183 cm
21
292 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo misses with a straight left.

Leonardo gets caught flat footed, as Riley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Riley 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.
Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonardo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonardo has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley working for a triangle but Leonardo defends it easily.
Leonardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonardo is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley looking for a guillotine here but Leonardo defends easily.
Leonardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Leonardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leonardo Leonardo.
A low kick from Leonardo misses
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has Leonardo backing up. Leonardo nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Leonardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riley is out of range and Leonardo settles back down.
Leonardo misses with a looping left.
Leonardo connects with a body shot that sends Riley's belly button to the back.
Leonardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick and Leonardo moves out of range easily.
Leonardo throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley checks a leg kick nicely.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Riley has gone for a leg lock! Leonardo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riley's guard.

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

Leonardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonardo has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Riley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonardo.
Riley moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonardo throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Leonardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonardo cracks Riley with an open hand slap.
Leonardo swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Riley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
Marcus Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley tries for a takedown but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.

Riley closes the distance and pushes Leonardo back into the cage.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Riley jumps guard but Leonardo stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leonardo Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Riley.
Leonardo'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.
A short left from Leonardo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leonardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonardo misses with a body punch.

Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Leonardo.
Leonardo misses with a straight left.
Leonardo misses with a wild combination.
Leonardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riley's calf.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Leonardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo throws out a loose jab but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Riley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Leonardo cracks Riley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leonardo finish him?

Riley is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonardo finish him?
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonardo.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.

Leonardo lands a big right hand that sends Riley crashing to the mat! Leonardo stays standing though and waves Riley back to his feet!
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonardo sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Riley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Riley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leonardo!
Leonardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Riley goes for an armbar but Leonardo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leonardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Leonardo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonardo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Riley counters with a thumping low kick.

Leonardo lands a big uppercut and Riley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riley looks OK. Leonardo waves Riley back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Leonardo misses.
Leonardo throws a leg kick that misses.
Leonardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Riley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Leonardo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Leonardo!
Leonardo Leonardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi has chosen Get Out - Circa Survive as his entrance music. Rai Leonardo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Leonardo
vs
Muroi

202 cm
29
268 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

186 cm
26
335 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mizushima Muroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muroi throws an off balance right hand
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Muroi misses.
Leonardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muroi misses with an uppercut
and Leonardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muroi throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Muroi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Muroi thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonardo duly obliges.

It looks like Mizushima Muroi has been cut.
Muroi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muroi throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muroi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Muroi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muroi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonardo.
Muroi looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo cracks the inside of Muroi's front leg.
Mizushima Muroi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Muroi.
Leonardo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Muroi is looking to close the distance but Leonardo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Muroi crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Muroi is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ektomorf - Show your fist. 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!

Lambada
vs
Liddel

188 cm
28
200 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

185 cm
31
192 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Liddel as Lambada shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambada. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddel takes one to the chin there.
Lambada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambada blocks a jab.
Lambada lands a jab.
Liddel defending well as Lambada loads up on a big left hand.
Lambada doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.

Lambada has Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Liddel.
Liddel is trying to maintain a safe position but Lambada gets an underhook and turns Liddel into the cage.
Lambada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lambada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddel after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lassi Lambada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liddel is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambada is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada blocks an uppercut.
Liddel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambada can't get the takedown.
Lambada fails to pull guard.
Liddel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lambada wants a takedown.
Liddel lands with a light punch inside.
Lambada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddel after a bit of a struggle.
Liddel wants to stall.
Liddel effectively controlling the action here.
Lambada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambada throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel taking a breather.
Lambada takes a shot to the head.

Lambada breaks from the clinch.
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!
Lambada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lambada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Lassi Lambada has been cut.
Lambada avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambada moves away.
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambada misses with a straight right.
Lambada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddel sprawls well. Liddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lambada gets slowly back to his feet.
Tota Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liddel throws a lazy right hand but Lambada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambada.
Lambada tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Liddel wants to sweep here but Lambada controlling him for the moment.
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Lambada from controlling successfully.
Lambada works over Liddel with some ground and pound from guard.
Lambada looking to sit in guard and control but Liddel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liddel preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lassi Lambada just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lambada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambada manages to avoid it.
Lambada just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lassi Lambada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lassi Lambada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lambada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddel!
Lambada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lambada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lambada is really struggling to control Liddel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lambada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liddel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada landing strikes from the mount and Liddel is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel is looking to get to half guard.
Lambada controlling the position easily from mount.
Liddel blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel taking shots to the head.
Lambada misses with a head shot.
Lambada looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Lambada looking to finish with strikes here!
Lambada cracks Liddel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lambada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lambada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lambada in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Liddel is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambada trying to control but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lambada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Liddel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lambada controlling the pace for now.
Lambada avoids the attempt from Liddel to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lambada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambada with the ground and pound from mount.
Lambada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Liddel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lambada.
Liddel wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lassi Lambada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lassi Lambada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Lambada.
A jab from Lambada misses.
Lambada swinging wildly here.
Liddel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lambada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambada moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
Liddel scores with a jab to the body.
Lassi Lambada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lambada wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
Lambada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambada missing with a left hand there. Liddel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lambada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lambada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambada closes the distance but Liddel moves to the side
and Liddel counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lambada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liddel on the side of the head.
Liddel looks to throw the jab but Lambada is out of range.

Lambada has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lambada fails to land.

Lambada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel loads up on a big right hand but Lambada slips the punch.
Lambada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddel swivels and escapes.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambada moves away.
Liddel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lambada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lambada misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tota Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Liddel.

Lambada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Liddel throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lambada is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tota Liddel!
Tota Liddel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Buck
vs
O Neil

180 cm
28
187 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

187 cm
34
177 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
O Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buck.
O Neil tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buck misses with an uppercut
and O Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Neil tries to clinch there but Buck circles away.
Buck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Buck tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Neil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buck somewhat.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Buck moved out of range.
O Neil is looking to clinch but Buck is avoiding it.
O Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buck.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Neil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Buck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Neil quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buck wants to free his trapped foot but O Neil is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Buck is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Buck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Neil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil working a defensive guard here.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but O Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Buck drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Neil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Neil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Neil!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck prevents O Neil from improving position.

O Neil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
O Neil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buck eats them both and turns towards O Neil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
O Neil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target.
O Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Buck finds it's way through O Neil's defenses.
Buck throws out a loose jab but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck looks to throw the jab but O Neil is out of range.
Buck takes one to the chin there.
Buck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but O Neil ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buck throws an off balance right hand
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil misses with an uppercut.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Buck moved out of range nicely.
Buck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Neil.
O Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buck just misses with a punch to the body.
Buck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Neil swivels and escapes.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Neil wants to clinch up but Buck keeps it at a distance.

O Neil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buck to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Buck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Neil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buck, into his guard.
O Neil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Buck is working an open guard so O Neil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Neil slips a straight right by Buck.

Buck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Neil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Neil is not content to let Buck control the position.
Buck laying and praying for a moment but O Neil takes advantage and regains half guard.

Buck is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buck is looking for a kimura here.
Buck is controlling the pace.
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.
Buck passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buck controlling from mount.

Buck goes for an armbar but O Neil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from O Neil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck trying to control the position.

Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Buck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Buck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Neil defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Neil trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buck's guard.
Buck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Buck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice jab there from O Neil.
O Neil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buck swings widly with a right hand
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Neil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buck scrambles back to his feet.
O Neil wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.

O Neil clinches.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
O Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
Buck can't get the takedown.

Buck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics O Neil uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil wants to pass the guard but Buck is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil wanted to stand there but Buck had control of the position.
O Neil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Buck working a defensive guard here.
O Neil wanted to stand there but Buck had control of the position.
Harold Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Neil throws a big right hand that misses.
O Neil wants to get up but he can't break Buck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Buck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Neil preventing the sweep.
Buck controls O Neil momentarily but O Neil frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Neil tries to stand but Buck is controlling from the bottom.
Buck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but O Neil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

O Neil decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck fails to land the takedown.
Buck throws a right and a left that O Neil avoids nicely.
O Neil loads up on a big right hand but Buck slips the punch.

Buck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Buck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Neil is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck wants to control the pace but O Neil is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buck is really struggling to control O Neil but he's trying to hold on to the position.
O Neil is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poor strikes thrown by Buck there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
O Neil is squirming around, avoiding Buck's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harold Buck.
I think Buck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Buck!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nezu Nambara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nambara has chosen This Is Goodbye - Blue Foundation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saroa
vs
Nambara

170 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaspar Saroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nezu Nambara!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nambara connects with a single shot there.
Saroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Saroa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nambara counters with a straight right hand.
Saroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nambara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaspar Saroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Nambara lands.
Saroa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nambara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saroa thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saroa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nambara lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Nambara.
Saroa has a takedown stuffed.
Nambara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saroa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nambara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Saroa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nambara stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nambara swivels and escapes.
Nambara with a jab.
Gaspar Saroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Nambara throws a nice looking combination but Saroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nambara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saroa is defended easily by Nambara.
Nambara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nambara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saroa shoots in but no luck this time.
Saroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saroa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nezu Nambara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saroa takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saroa is defended easily by Nambara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nambara lands a jab.

Saroa is rocked!
Saroa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nambara counters with a right hand from hell and Saroa is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nezu Nambara!
An out of breath Nezu Nambara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kharitonov
vs
Ghotha

207 cm
34
272 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

207 cm
36
272 lbs
29 - 29 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 25 - 14 - 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 29 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Ghotha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghotha thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Kharitonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ghotha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kharitonov tries to improve position but can't.
Kharitonov stops Ghotha from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha works to advance to full mount. Kharitonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ghotha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ghotha thowing shots but they're missing.
Ghotha throwing strikes here but Kharitonov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghotha throws a wild left hand from mount and Kharitonov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Ghotha is keen to just control but Kharitonov is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghotha tries to pass to full mount but Kharitonov defends it.
Ghotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Kharitonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to improve his position but Ghotha is controlling well.
Ghotha with the ground and pound but Kharitonov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ghotha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ghotha postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Ghotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghotha on the ground.
Ghotha stays in close to Kharitonov's body and controls the position.
Ghotha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharitonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghotha trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha 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.

Kharitonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Kharitonov tries to clinch there but Ghotha circles away.
Ghotha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov tries to avoid it but Ghotha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kharitonov to the ground. Kharitonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.

Kharitonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghotha is working Kharitonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharitonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharitonov 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.
Ghotha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghotha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ghoul Ghotha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ghotha.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghotha looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
A big left from Ghotha misses.
Ghotha looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghotha.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Ghotha pushes him off.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghotha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Ghotha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghotha dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghotha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ghotha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghotha shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Kharitonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghotha fails with the takedown.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov tries to clinch there but Ghotha circles away.
A head kick misses from Ghotha.
Kharitonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghotha. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghotha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharitonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghotha.
Ghotha shoots in but no luck this time.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghotha.
A punch combination from Kharitonov misses.
Boris Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghoul Ghotha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ghotha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kharitonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghotha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kharitonov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ghoul Ghotha has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ghotha shoots and misses
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghotha tries to move into range but Kharitonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Kharitonov misses
and Ghotha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghotha throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Kharitonov as Ghotha shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghotha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kharitonov tries to sprawl but Ghotha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov is refusing to be controlled, as Ghotha sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Kharitonov.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
A relieved looking Ghoul Ghotha 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
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (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.

Muerte
vs
Cowell

200 cm
36
312 lbs
25 - 7 - 0

225 cm
37
277 lbs
29 - 31 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muerte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cowell tries to buck Muerte off but Muerte is having none of it.
Muerte cracks Cowell with a big elbow.
Cowell is trying to get back to half guard.
Muerte trying to control the position but Cowell is working away.
Muerte scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cowell to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Muerte.
Cowell tries to buck Muerte off but Muerte is having none of it.
Muerte works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cowell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muerte's best efforts.
Muerte thows a huge punch but Cowell dodges it nicely.
Cowell wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cowell actively working from the bottom here.
Cowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muerte.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muerte connects with a nice short shot to Cowell's temple.
Cowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muerte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cowell wants to improve his position but Muerte is controlling well.
Muerte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muerte.

Cowell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cowell is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Muerte.
Cowell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muerte.
Cowell tries to roll over but Muerte keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muerte lands with a punch from half guard.
Muerte is stalling here. Cowell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muerte seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cowell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cowell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muerte keeps working.
Cowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cowell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muerte's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muerte is looking to reverse the position.
Cowell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Muerte is looking for a sweep.
Muerte prevents Cowell from improving position.

Cowell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muerte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muerte is looking to regain half guard here but Cowell keeps moving and retains side control.

Cowell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muerte, who protects the arm well.
Muerte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cowell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muerte prevents Cowell from improving position.
Cowell wants to control but Muerte is keeping him busy.

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!
Muerte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muerte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Muerte is defending against the submission attempts here by Cowell.

Cowell moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Muerte.
Muerte is not content to let Cowell control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Cowell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Muerte 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.

Muerte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Muerte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muerte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cowell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cowell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muerte won't allow Cowell to sweep him here.
Muerte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Muerte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cowell trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell keeping full guard, as Muerte tries to pass.
Muerte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cowell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muerte defends it easily.
Cowell 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.
Muerte stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muerte trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
Muerte is in close to Cowell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muerte trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.

Cowell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muerte is aware though and is defending well.
Cowell trying to control the position.
Muerte advances position into side control!
Cowell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Muerte crashes against the mat.
Muerte scores with a couple of short elbows.
Muerte cracks Cowell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muerte advances to full mount.
Cowell is in a horrible position here. Muerte smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muerte landing punches.
Muerte scoring with strikes but Cowell is staying in there.

Cowell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muerte unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cowell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Muerte celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Muerte!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango's entrance music is Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. A fine choice. Wango Tango could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robson Silva's chin.

Tango
vs
Silva

225 cm
21
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
225 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.

Tango forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Tango can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tango prevents it.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tango is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wango Tango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robson Silva.
Silva has Tango pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tango manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tango digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Tango.

Tango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Tango manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tango cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tango finish him?

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Robson Silva has been cut.
Tango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tango finish him?
Tango sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Silva's defenses. It connects perfectly with Silva's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango retains his super heavyweight title!
Wango Tango thanked the fans post fight for their support.