WPR: WD 1 (SAT) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mushroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mushroom
vs
Evansen

164 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mushroom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Evansen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Evansen with that takedown attempt.
Christian Evansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mushroom pinned against the cage. Mushroom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mushroom misses with a series of wild punches.
Evansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mighty Mushroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Evansen.
No luck for Evansen with that takedown attempt.
Mushroom tries to clinch there but Evansen circles away.
Mushroom with a nice cross.
Mushroom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mushroom stuffs the takedown.
Evansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mushroom.
Evansen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen fails with the takedown.
Evansen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Mushroom as Evansen shoots in.
Mushroom scoring well with a low kick there.
Evansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mushroom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mushroom throws a leg kick which misses Evansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Evansen tries to avoid it.
Evansen looks winded!
Mushroom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evansen.
Mushroom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mighty Mushroom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mushroom lands with a straight right. Evansen didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mushroom connects with a solid leg kick.
Mushroom works Evansen's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom pushes Evansen away with a front kick.
A head kick from Mushroom lands but Evansen takes it in his stride.
Evansen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mushroom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mushroom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mushroom cracks Evansen with an open hand slap.

Evansen is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mushroom. Evansen shrugs it off though.
Evansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mushroom finish him?
Mushroom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evansen seems to have recovered his senses.
Mushroom clobbers Evansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mushroom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evansen's sensitive parts.
Mushroom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mushroom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evansen walks into a straight right hand from Mushroom.
Evansen shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom thows a body kick. Evansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mushroom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mushroom lands a head kick. Evansen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mushroom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evansen. That did some damage!
Mushroom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mushroom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evansen misses with a takedown attempt - Mushroom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mushroom pinned against the cage. Mushroom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mushroom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mushroom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Evansen.
Mushroom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evansen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mushroom.
Mushroom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Evansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mushroom tries to avoid it but Evansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mushroom to the ground. Mushroom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evansen shoots in and drives through. Mushroom sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Mushroom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evansen doesn't seem phased though.
Mushroom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mushroom scores with a hook.
Evansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mushroom as he avoids it easily.
Mushroom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mushroom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mushroom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evansen shoots in and drives through. Mushroom sprawls well.
Mushroom lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mighty Mushroom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mushroom lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mushroom.
Evansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mushroom.
Evansen with a poor takedown
and Mushroom counters with a low kick, right behind Evansen 's knee.
Evansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mushroom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mushroom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mushroom wants it to stay on the feet.
Mighty Mushroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Evansen.
Mushroom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Evansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Mushroom. Beautiful body shot.
Evansen is breathing heavily.
Evansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mushroom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evansen ducks right into an uppercut from Mushroom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushroom with a nice cross.
Evansen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mushroom thuds his shin into the meat of Evansen's side.
Evansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mushroom lands a front kick.
Evansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mushroom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Mushroom closes the distance and clinches.
Mushroom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evansen.
Mushroom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Evansen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mushroom.
A right hand to the body from Mushroom.
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!
Mushroom lands a nice shot to the body.
Mushroom stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom is working Evansen over against the cage.
Mushroom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evansen can do to turn this around?
Evansen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mushroom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mushroom lands a hook that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.

Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evansen fails with the takedown.

Evansen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mushroom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mushroom is pushing Evansen's head away, looking to escape. Evansen manages to hold on to the position though.
Mushroom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evansen on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom looks to move to half guard but instead Evansen has passed into mount! Damn!

Evansen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Evansen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Evansen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrycy Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent comes to the cage accompanied by Brent and Johnson - 'Equality Street'. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brent
vs
Szczerbiec

168 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrycy Szczerbiec!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec ducks under a wild hook from Brent.
Szczerbiec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szczerbiec throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Szczerbiec throws a jab when Brent was well out of range.

Szczerbiec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Szczerbiec controlling the pace.
Brent trying to hold on to Szczerbiec's head to control him but Szczerbiec postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szczerbiec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brent pinned against the cage. Brent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patrycy Szczerbiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczerbiec fails with a takedown attempt.
David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrycy Szczerbiec.
Nice sprawl there from Brent as Szczerbiec shoots in.
Brent stuffs the takedown attempt from Szczerbiec. Szczerbiec gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szczerbiec is defended easily by Brent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec slips a jab from Brent.
Szczerbiec shoots in looking for a takedown. Brent tries to sprawl out of it but Szczerbiec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brent misses with an uppercut. Szczerbiec saw that one coming.
Szczerbiec throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.

Szczerbiec gets a double leg takedown into Brent's guard.
Brent looking for a sweep. Not yet Brent, not yet.
Brent pulls Szczerbiec in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because David Brent wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws a hook to the side of Brent's head but Brent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczerbiec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brent counters with a takedown into side control.
Brent wants to control but Szczerbiec is keeping him busy.
Brent scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent is looking to take a break and control but Szczerbiec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brent working the ground and pound but Szczerbiec is defending the strikes.
Szczerbiec is letting Brent control him for a moment.
Szczerbiec tries to bench press Brent off him but Brent keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brent works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Brent 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.

Szczerbiec gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Szczerbiec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brent trying to control here.

We're going to have a standup here because David Brent wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A slow jab from Brent misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szczerbiec misses with a takedown attempt

and Brent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Szczerbiec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczerbiec is keeping the position for now.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brent trying to control but Szczerbiec is working from the bottom.
Brent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent throws a strike but Szczerbiec rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brent being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Brent wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Szczerbiec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brent pinned against the cage. Brent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec closes the distance and clinches up with Brent, looking for a takedown. Szczerbiec pushes Brent against the cage but Brent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrycy Szczerbiec.
Brent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczerbiec.
A slow jab from Szczerbiec misses its intended target.
Szczerbiec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczerbiec fails to land the takedown.
Brent looks to land a left hand but Szczerbiec moved out of range nicely.
Brent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczerbiec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brent scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczerbiec gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brent counters with a shoot takedown. Szczerbiec fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Brent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brent.
Szczerbiec shoots and misses

so Brent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brent trying to control but Szczerbiec is working from the bottom.
Szczerbiec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szczerbiec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brent throws a strike but Szczerbiec rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Brent.
Szczerbiec fails with the takedown

and Brent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczerbiec's guard.
David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrycy Szczerbiec.
Brent wants to pass the guard but Szczerbiec is keeping the position.
Brent trying to control but Szczerbiec is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szczerbiec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczerbiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because David Brent wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters circling - Szczerbiec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec shoots and misses

and Brent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brent wants to take a breather but Szczerbiec is having none of it.
Patrycy Szczerbiec 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.
Brent is just content to waste time from the top position. Szczerbiec takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David Brent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because David Brent wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brent throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Szczerbiec misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczerbiec looks for a takedown but Brent sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Szczerbiec.

Szczerbiec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brent is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Szczerbiec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brent trying to hold on to Szczerbiec's head to control him but Szczerbiec postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Brent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brent, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Brent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Funkyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Bukowski's chin.

Funkyama
vs
Bukowski

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Perkele!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piotr Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Bukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bukowski throws a big shot that misses.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama misses with a two punch combination.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukowski catches Funkyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Funkyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bukowski lunges at Funkyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funkyama's hand.
Chris Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bukowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama has his takedown stuffed
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski scores with a nice right hand.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Bukowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Funkyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funkyama wants to clinch
and Bukowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Bukowski keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Funkyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bukowski lands with a nice combination. Funkyama backs away looking to recover.
Funkyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Bukowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski misses with a wild combination.
Bukowski connects with a single shot there.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkyama with a poor takedown
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Bukowski moves out of range.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Bukowski.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski lands the left hand.
Funkyama misses with a jab to the body
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bukowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukowski throws a series of strikes that have Funkyama backpedaling.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Funkyama's body. Funkyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Bukowski 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.

Funkyama has his takedown stuffed
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Funkyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bukowski misses with a hook.
Bukowski throws the left hand but Funkyama avoids the punch easily.
Funkyama moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Bukowski lands with a hook. Funkyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Funkyama ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Bukowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkyama thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Funkyama seems unphased.
Funkyama throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piotr Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama slips under a jab.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
Funkyama takes one on the button.
Funkyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funkyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Bukowski misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Funkyama. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Funkyama dives in and grabs Bukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bukowski pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski connects with a jab.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
Chris Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Bukowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Bukowski counters with a nice body shot.
Bukowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukowski throws out the jab.
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski jabs Funkyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funkyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funkyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukowski which made him look bad.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Bukowski moves away
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama tries to clinch up
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Funkyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Funkyama closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Funkyama avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Bukowski.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukowski avoids a kick to the body.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Funkyama might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bukowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bukowski scores with a hook.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funkyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Bukowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funkyama's hands.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Bukowski circles away easily
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Piotr Bukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bukowski circles away.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the head.
Bukowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bukowski stuns Funkyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski misses with an uppercut.
Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
Funkyama with a poor takedown
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama looks to land a body kick but Bukowski moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukowski.
Funkyama is looking to clinch.
Bukowski throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Bukowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Funkyama eats them both and turns towards Bukowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Bukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Bukowski coming out on top.
Bukowski jabs at Funkyama's body.
Funkyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Piotr Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funkyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Bukowski!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Petrycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hastings
vs
Petrycki

170 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bogdan Petrycki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings throws a combination that misses
and Petrycki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrycki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hastings.
Petrycki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hastings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrycki circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrycki cracks Hastings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hastings throws out a loose jab but Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hastings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Hastings throws a combination. Petrycki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrycki slips a jab and a cross from Hastings.
Petrycki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hastings looks to land a left hand but Petrycki moved out of range nicely.
Hastings shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrycki eats them both and turns towards Hastings to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Hastings.
Petrycki throws a leg kick but Hastings moved away.
Petrycki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hastings.
Hastings throws a right hand that misses

and Petrycki moves into the clinch.
Petrycki works on Hastings's body with a couple of short punches.
Hastings takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrycki stalling the fight.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Petrycki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hastings drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Petrycki to work.
Petrycki lands a left hand.
Petrycki pushes Hastings back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrycki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Petrycki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrycki.
Petrycki scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrycki lands an uppercut.
Hastings is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrycki is keeping busy.
Hastings jumps guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Petrycki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Petrycki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki just leaning against Hastings, taking a breather.
Petrycki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrycki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike.
Petrycki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrycki scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hastings is rocked!
A hook to the body from Petrycki.
Oh Hastings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrycki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrycki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hastings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrycki walks away with a smile on his face. Hastings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hastings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrycki.
Hastings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hastings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Petrycki closes the distance and pushes Hastings back into the cage.
Petrycki works on Hastings's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrycki presses Hastings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hastings seems to have got his legs back now.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Petrycki presses Hastings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrycki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrycki smiles and moves away.
Hastings misses with a body punch
and Petrycki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hastings throws a lazy right hand but Petrycki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hastings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrycki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hastings has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hastings and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hastings throws a left and a right that both miss

and Petrycki moves into the clinch.
Petrycki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Petrycki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrycki to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Petrycki.
Petrycki stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Petrycki.
Petrycki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrycki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrycki lands a shot to the body.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Hastings jumps guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Petrycki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petrycki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrycki stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Hastings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrycki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petrycki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
Petrycki lands an uppercut.
Hastings takes a shot to the head.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrycki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Petrycki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hastings drops back down to his feet.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrycki to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hastings fails to pull guard.
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike.
Petrycki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Petrycki.
Hastings throws a series of punches but Petrycki avoids them all with ease.
Hastings connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Petrycki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hastings checks a leg kick.
Petrycki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hastings tries to bum rush Petrycki with a series of wild strikes but Petrycki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hastings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrycki.
Petrycki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Hastings misses.
Petrycki moves out of range as Hastings strikes.
Hastings takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki connects with a single shot there.
Petrycki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Petrycki pushes Hastings up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hastings jumps guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hastings jumps guard but Petrycki stands there with Hastings around his waist. Hastings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hastings tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrycki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrycki walks away with a smile on his face. Hastings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Petrycki moves into range and clinches up with Hastings.
Petrycki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrycki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petrycki lands a body punch.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Petrycki won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hastings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrycki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bogdan Petrycki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrycki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hastings is defending well for now.
Hastings jumps guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hastings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrycki walks away with a smile on his face. Hastings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrycki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hastings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hastings.
Bogdan Petrycki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danny Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Petrycki rushes Hastings and presses him up against the cage.
Petrycki trying to land knees to the body.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Petrycki scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrycki.
Petrycki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hastings! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Petrycki is unloading with more strikes now! Hastings drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Petrycki!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Garland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garland
vs
Fantana

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sex Panther Supplements

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Garland !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garland looks to land a right hand but Fantana moved out of range.
Garland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantana.
Garland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantana.
Garland shoots in for a takedown but Fantana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Nice shot lands for Garland .

Fantana shoots in and bounces Garland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garland wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Garland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garland 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.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Garland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garland trying to keep a closed guard but Fantana is proving a slippery customer.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantana postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Garland keeps moving.
Fantana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantana trying to control but Garland is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana pushes down on Garland 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garland tries to get out of the position.
Garland wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy.
Garland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Garland dodges it nicely.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garland 's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garland is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Garland trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
Garland is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana slips under a jab from Garland .
Nice uppercut lands for Garland . That snapped Fantana's head back.
Fantana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garland .
Garland has his takedown stuffed

and Fantana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Garland has wrist control.
Fantana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana advances to half guard.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fantana.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Garland is working away.
Garland has his hands clasped together around Fantana's back. He's all about the action.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana throwing shots but Garland is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantana working over Garland with some ground and pound. Garland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garland is trying to maintain the position but Fantana is very close to passing his half guard.
Garland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fantana on the ground.
Garland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garland keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garland defending well though.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Garland is working away.
Fantana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantana throwing shots but Garland is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fantana manages to pass to mount!
Garland tries to hold on but Fantana postures up.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garland ?
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantana with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantana scoring with strikes but Garland is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Garland throws a hook but Fantana blocks it.
Fantana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fantana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Garland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garland looks to land a strike but Fantana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garland throws an elbow that misses. Fantana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garland 's guard. Nice move by Fantana!
Fantana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garland 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.
Fantana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantana throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Garland is keeping the position.
Tyrone Garland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garland looking to control.
Fantana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garland 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantana lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantana misses with the ground and pound.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Fantana working the head with strikes.
Garland defending against the ground and pound.
Fantana is chipping away with strikes.
Fantana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garland is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Fantana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garland keeps working.
Fantana takes a little break here. Garland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantana landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garland is looking to reverse the position.
Fantana scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fantana 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Post fight, Brian Fantana took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank my fans and my sponsor Sex Panther Supplements! Also i would like to apologies to the guys from team US. I was way out of line when i had that sixway with your girlfriends yesterday, but i just had to see if the rumors about US woman was true. Hey give me back that mike...'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Errol Jitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Condor Pasa. Punchy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trent from Punchy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jitani
vs
Punchy

178 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Errol Jitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitani misses with a body shot.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown. Jitani tries to sprawl out of it but Punchy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jitani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitani throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Punchy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jitani is fending him off so far but Punchy persists. Nope, Jitani circles away and we're back to standing.
Punchy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Jitani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punchy.
Punchy misses with an uppercut.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punchy.
Punchy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jitani counters with a stiff right hand.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jitani.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Jitani.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jitani's waist but Jitani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punchy off to one side.
Punchy looks winded!
Punchy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jitani as he avoids it easily.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchy has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Jitani misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy takes one on the button.
Jitani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jitani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy defending well as Jitani loads up on a big left hand.
Jitani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchy manages to avoid it.
Punchy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jitani lands with a straight right. Punchy didn't see that one coming.
Jitani scores with a shot to the body.
Jitani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jitani throws a shot to the body.
Jitani just misses with a punch to the body.
Jitani throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitani scores with a jab.
Punchy slips under a jab from Jitani.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitani misses with a two punch combination.
Punchy dives in and grabs Jitani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jitani pushes down on Punchy's head and hops out.
Punchy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punchy.
Jitani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchy needs to keep his hands up - Jitani had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Jitani does no damage.
Jitani looks to land a left hand but Punchy moved out of range nicely.
Punchy blocks a jab.
Jitani throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Jitani misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jitani misses.
Punchy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jitani is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Punchy.
Punchy shoots for a takedown but Jitani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Jitani misses.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
Punchy slips a jab from Jitani.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown. Jitani tries to sprawl out of it but Punchy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jitani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punchy.
Jitani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jitani misses.
Jitani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jitani throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it.
Punchy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jitani.
Jitani missing with a left hand there. Punchy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punchy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Jitani.
Sloppy strikes from Jitani. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt - Jitani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jitani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Errol Jitani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy fails with the takedown.
Jitani lands a jab to Punchy's midsection.
Jitani throws a sloppy head kick and Punchy moves out of range easily.
Punchy slips a straight right by Jitani.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt - Jitani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Punchy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punchy on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jitani swings for the body but Punchy moves out of range.
Jitani throws a series of punches but Punchy avoids them all with ease.
Jitani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jitani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Jitani 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.

Jitani throws a hook to the side of Punchy's head but Punchy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jitani.
Jitani misses with an uppercut. Punchy saw that one coming.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown. Jitani tries to sprawl out of it but Punchy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jitani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punchy needs to keep his hands up - Jitani had a free shot at his head there.
Jitani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Jitani lands.
Punchy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jitani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Jitani.
Jitani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Punchy is breathing heavily.
Jitani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jitani misses with a hook. Punchy ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jitani but Jitani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jitani misses the jab.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jitani throws out the jab.
Jitani loads up on a big right hand but Punchy slips the punch.
Jitani with a nice cross.
Jitani scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Jitani.
Jitani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jitani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punchy.
Jitani throws an overhand right that lands on Punchy's shoulder, as Punchy tries to avoid the shot.
Punchy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jitani tries to avoid it but Punchy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jitani to the ground. Jitani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jitani misses the jab.
Jitani missing with a left hand there. Punchy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jitani misses.
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Jitani shows good takedown defense.
Jitani scores with a nice right hand.
Punchy staying out of range there.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jitani.
Jitani throws a jab when Punchy was well out of range.
Jitani throws a shot to the body.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jitani.
Jitani scores with a nice right hand.
Errol Jitani is winning the standup battle so far.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jitani cracks Punchy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jitani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jitani works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy shoots in but Jitani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jitani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jitani lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchy's head.
Jitani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punchy defending well as Jitani loads up on a big left hand.
Jitani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jitani throws the left hand but Punchy avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Jitani.
Jitani throws an overhand right that lands on Punchy's shoulder, as Punchy tries to avoid the shot.
Punchy blocks a jab.
Jitani throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Jitani as Punchy shoots in.
Jitani throws an overhand right that lands on Punchy's shoulder, as Punchy tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy moves away from the strike by Jitani.
Jitani misses with a looping left.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Jitani.
Punchy staying out of range there.
Jitani misses with an uppercut. Punchy saw that one coming.
Jitani loads up on a big right hand but Punchy slips the punch.
Jitani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jitani looks to land a combination but Punchy avoids it well.
Jitani misses with a hook. Punchy ducked under it nicely.
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jitani looks to throw the jab but Punchy is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punchy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jitani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchy.
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Jitani dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Jitani throws a hook to the side of Punchy's head but Punchy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchy tries for a takedown but Jitani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jitani ducks under a wild hook from Punchy.
Jitani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punchy.
A swing and a miss from Jitani.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Jitani.
Jitani misses with a double jab.
Jitani throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Jitani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punchy.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Jitani misses with a wild body shot.
Jitani throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jitani but Jitani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punchy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitani throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Jitani.
Punchy defending well as Jitani loads up on a big left hand.
Jitani cracks Punchy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Jitani.
Jitani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchy.
Jitani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy fails to land the takedown.
Jitani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Punchy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jitani throws out the jab.
Jitani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jitani takes a swing at Punchy's ribcage but misses.
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitani tries to bum rush Punchy with a series of wild strikes but Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jitani throws a head kick that misses.
Punchy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jitani scores with a head kick. Punchy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jitani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Jitani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jitani looks to throw the jab but Punchy is out of range.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Jitani.
Jitani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jitani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jitani jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Jitani misses.
Jitani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jitani swings for the body but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jitani misses with a head kick.
Jitani just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy closes the distance and clinches up with Jitani, looking for a takedown. Punchy pushes Jitani against the cage but Jitani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jitani leaves Punchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jitani.
Jitani tests Punchy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jitani throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Jitani loads up on a big right hand but Punchy slips the punch.
Punchy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitani pinned against the cage. Jitani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jitani.
A telegraphed right hand from Jitani misses the target.
Nice cross by Jitani.
Jitani misses with a looping right.
Jitani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchy can do to turn this around?
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jitani looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchy is just out of range.
Jitani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchy tries for a takedown but Jitani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jitani tries a head kick but it misses.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitani looks to land a right hand but Punchy moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Errol Jitani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jitani has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Jitani!
An out of breath Errol Jitani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

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

Smith
vs
Carruthers

168 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carruthers counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Carruthers.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carruthers misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Carruthers's guard and throws a big left but Carruthers blocks it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to advance position but Carruthers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carruthers wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Carruthers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carruthers tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Jimmy Carruthers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Smith drives through and clinches with Carruthers against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Carruthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands and throws Carruthers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carruthers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is putting a hurting on Carruthers here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carruthers to escape.
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!
Smith throws an elbow but Carruthers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carruthers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carruthers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carruthers wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Carruthers lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Carruthers throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Carruthers wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.
Carruthers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith moves out of range as Carruthers throws a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Carruthers is having none of it.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carruthers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith checks the leg kick.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carruthers!
Smith landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Carruthers dodges the ground and pound from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the position.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers avoids it well.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith grinds an elbow into Carruthers's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Smith trying to control the action but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carruthers to escape.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith grinds an elbow into Carruthers's temple.
Carruthers seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith trying to control the position but Carruthers is working away.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carruthers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carruthers is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers avoids it well.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Carruthers defends.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith cracks Carruthers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carruthers parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carruthers to escape.
Smith throws an elbow but Carruthers slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Carruthers tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carruthers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Carruthers avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carruthers fails to land.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carruthers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carruthers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carruthers pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers lands a front kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Carruthers saw it coming and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carruthers throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Carruthers moved away.
Carruthers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Carruthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Carruthers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carruthers throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carruthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Carruthers stalling against the cage.
Carruthers swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Carruthers has double underhooks.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carruthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Carruthers fails to land.
Carruthers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carruthers trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carruthers into the cage.
Carruthers misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Carruthers.
I think Smith 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!

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Main event

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

Parker
vs
Stevens

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens slips under a jab from Parker.
Stevens tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens tries to clinch up.

Stevens darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stevens as Parker tries to tie him up.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Parker tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.

Parker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Parker postures up.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.
Parker stops Stevens from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker pushes down on Stevens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parker controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
Parker lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker avoids the attempt from Stevens to control.
A nice elbow there by Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens closes the distance but Parker moves to the side

and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Stevens is trying to keep Parker in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Parker is dominant here and he's now got Stevens's back!
Stevens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Parker scores with punches to the body.
Parker landing with strikes.
Parker cracks Stevens with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stevens from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Parker is hanging on to Stevens's back as he tries to escape.
Parker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Parker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevens doesn't escape.
Parker is landing with strikes. Stevens can't take much more of this.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Parker lands a shot to the head.
Stevens tries to break free.
Parker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stevens just trying to survive but Parker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with punches and elbows.
Parker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Stevens hold on?!
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Parker to control.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Parker has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Parker.
Stevens is trying to stand back up.
Stevens is covering up but some of the strikes from Parker are getting through and doing damage.

Stevens is rocked!

It looks like Kevin Stevens has been cut.
Parker punches Stevens on the ear.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Parker lands a series of strikes from the back and Stevens goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Parker!

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