AscRio 35 Death PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Alves Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ryan
vs
Alves Dutra

183 cm
26
159 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

180 cm
28
157 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Alves Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves Dutra avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Alves Dutra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Ryan shoots and misses

and Alves Dutra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alves Dutra is struggling to control the position.
Alves Dutra is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Alves Dutra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryan wants to stall.
Alves Dutra wants to break the clinch but can't.

Alves Dutra jumps guard.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves Dutra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan passes Alves Dutra's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves Dutra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves Dutra sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves Dutra wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Alves Dutra is defending well.
Alves Dutra is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Alves Dutra tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan is pressing down on Alves Dutra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves Dutra is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves Dutra is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan prevents Alves Dutra from standing back up.

Alves Dutra is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.

Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves Dutra defends it well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves Dutra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan prevents Alves Dutra from standing back up.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves Dutra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves Dutra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Alves Dutra missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Alves Dutra defending well.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves Dutra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves Dutra has managed to free his arm - good work.

Alves Dutra is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Alves Dutra wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan tries to sprawl but Alves Dutra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves Dutra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ryan has his foot on Alves Dutra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves Dutra works his way back into a safe position though.
Daniel Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves Dutra chips away with some ground and pound.

Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Alves Dutra defends easily.

Alves Dutra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves Dutra sprawls well. Alves Dutra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves Dutra shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed Alves Dutra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves Dutra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves Dutra tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves Dutra to the ground. Alves Dutra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Alves Dutra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves Dutra.

Ryan jumps guard.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves Dutra wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.

Alves Dutra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves Dutra landing some decent shots from guard.

Alves Dutra stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Alves Dutra sprawls well.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves Dutra moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves Dutra.

Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.

Ryan pulls guard successfully.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves Dutra defends well.
Alves Dutra wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Alves Dutra isn't so interested in that idea.

Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves Dutra defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves Dutra stands up from Ryan's guard - Alves Dutra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Alves Dutra misses with a takedown attempt

and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves Dutra is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ryan manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Alves Dutra sprawls well.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Alves Dutra.

Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Alves Dutra in a clinch.
Alves Dutra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves Dutra's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryan keeps control of Alves Dutra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan is trying to push Alves Dutra away but Alves Dutra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves Dutra tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves Dutra fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Alves Dutra jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Alves Dutra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan 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.
Ryan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves Dutra is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves Dutra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Alves Dutra defends easily.
Alves Dutra looking to pass the guard.
Alves Dutra throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Alves Dutra slips nicely into half guard.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves Dutra prevents Ryan from getting back to his feet.
Alves Dutra lands a couple of elbows.

Alves Dutra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alves Dutra, into his guard.
Alves Dutra keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves Dutra looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.

Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan throws a strike but Alves Dutra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Ryan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kincaid
vs
Savanis

183 cm
38
203 lbs
26 - 29 - 1

175 cm
32
185 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid throws a right hand that Savanis ducks under and follows up with a left that Savanis also avoids with ease.
Savanis tries to bum rush Kincaid with a series of wild strikes but Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Savanis. Those never looked like landing.
Savanis throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Savanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Savanis.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kincaid pushes Savanis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savanis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kincaid keeps Savanis under control for a moment.
Kincaid is not content to let Savanis control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savanis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
Savanis taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Savanis tries for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
Savanis trying to control the position but Kincaid is working away.
Kincaid wants to control but Savanis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Savanis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savanis wants to control for a moment but Kincaid uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Savanis sits in half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kincaid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kincaid has his hands clasped together around Savanis's back. He's all about the action.
Savanis lands strikes from half guard.
Savanis is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
Kincaid 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.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Savanis.
Savanis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kincaid misses with the combination.
Kincaid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Savanis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kincaids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savanis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kincaid sprawls well. He's pushed Savanis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brody Savanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savanis digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
Kincaid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savanis throws a nice looking combination but Kincaid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savanis under the eye.
Savanis throws a right and a left that Kincaid avoids nicely.
Savanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savanis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kincaid stuns Savanis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kincaid slips under a jab from Savanis.
Kincaid throws a series of punches but Savanis moves out of range.
Savanis misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kincaid as he jumps to the side.
Savanis lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Savanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savanis lands a body shot.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savanis throws an off balance right hand
and Savanis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kincaid lands a right hook to the body.
Kincaid scores with a jab.
Savanis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Savanis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Savanis just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Savanis misses.
Savanis tries to bum rush Kincaid with a series of wild strikes but Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Kincaid. Those never looked like landing.
Kincaid slips a jab and a cross from Savanis.

Savanis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kincaid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savanis is in Kincaid's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brody Savanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kincaid slips a jab and a cross from Savanis.
Kincaid works over Savanis's head and body with a nice combination.
Savanis misses with an uppercut. Kincaid saw that one coming.
Savanis stalks Kincaid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kincaid's face. Kincaid staggers backwards, shaken.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Savanis saw that one coming.
Savanis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kincaid counter with a right hand.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Savanis.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savanis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid jabs at Savanis's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savanis is defended easily by Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Kincaid connects with a body shot that sends Savanis's belly button to the back.
Savanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savanis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aidan Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis shoots in but no luck this time.
Savanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savanis.
Kincaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kincaid works the jab nicely.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savanis lands with a straight right. Kincaid didn't see that one coming.
Savanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Savanis.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Savanis does no damage.
Savanis throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Savanis throws a wild body kick that Kincaid sees coming a mile off.
Savanis tries to bum rush Kincaid with a series of wild strikes but Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savanis.
Kincaid throws a combination that misses

and Savanis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kincaid's guard.
Savanis is in close to Kincaid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kincaid controls Savanis momentarily but Savanis frees himself.
Kincaid trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody Savanis has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Aidan Kincaid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Savanis moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincaid throws a series of punches but Savanis avoids them all with ease.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Savanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brody Savanis.
Well Savanis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Savanis!
After winning the bout, Brody Savanis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pope
vs
Kennedy

190 cm
27
213 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

191 cm
32
216 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pope slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
George Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Pope counters with a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy keeps Pope at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope lands a jab.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pope!
Pope struggling a bit here.
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!

Kennedy swings around for an armbar but Pope sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kennedy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Pope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kennedy working Pope over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kennedy unloads with some shots from mount but Pope bucks and avoids them well.

Kennedy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pope has worked his arm free - good work by Pope!
Pope stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Pope wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy tries to move to mount but Pope blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is trying to improve his position.
Kennedy looking to control but instead Pope has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kennedy wants to pass to mount but Pope is defending the position.
Pope is staying active underneath Kennedy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A leg kick checked by Pope.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Pope.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Michael Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pope cracks Kennedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Pope wants to land a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a low kick but Pope moves out of range easily.
Kennedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pope is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Pope checks it.
Pope avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Pope.
Kennedy is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Pope throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body
letting Pope counter with a right hand.

Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy has his takedown stuffed
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Michael Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kennedy.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Pope drops Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pope is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pope!
Michael Pope bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carver
vs
Magavin

173 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
31
180 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Magavin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Carver catches Magavin right on the button with a cross.
Carver throws a body punch but Magavin moves out of range.
Carver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magavin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magavin misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Carver.
A swing and a miss from Carver.
Cristian Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver misses with a double jab

and Magavin counters by clinching up.
Carver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carver is looking to control Magavin's arms but Magavin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.
Magavin taking a breather.

Magavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carver works the jab nicely.

Magavin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carver looking for submissions off his back.

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magavin pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magavin lands a nice short elbow.

Carver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magavin wants to control but Carver is keeping him busy.

Carver actively working from the bottom here.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Magavin.
Carver tries to roll over but Magavin keeps him under control.
Carver is working hard here to advance position.
Magavin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carver is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carver wants to sweep but Magavin has passed to side control!
Magavin scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver is looking for a sweep.
Carver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magavin off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magavin can't escape the position.
Carver is punishing Magavin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Magavin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carver misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver is trying to stick to Magavin's back but Magavin is turning into Carver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Magavin.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magavin has picked Carver up and slammed him! Carver can't keep hold of the triangle and Magavin manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Carver manages to get back to half guard.

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magavin pulls his head out easily.
Carver trying to control from the bottom.
Magavin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Magavin seems to be working for a kimura but Carver defends the submission attempt.
Carver is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magavin is keen to just control but Carver is a slippery customer.
Carver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!

Carver is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Magavin rolls with it to try and escape but Carver cranks on the arm and Magavin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian Carver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camron Shrefick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bo
vs
Shrefick

180 cm
32
225 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

195 cm
28
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Camron Shrefick!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camron Shrefick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shrefick throws a leg kick but Bo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Shrefick.
Shrefick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shrefick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shrefick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bo walks into a jab.
Shrefick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shrefick throws a head kick that Bo semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo blocks a head kick by Shrefick.
Shrefick throws a head kick that misses
and Bo counters with a series of strikes. Shrefick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shrefick is looking to score with low kicks.
Shrefick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shrefick, right into the meat.
Shrefick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bo is out of range and Shrefick settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shrefick, right into the meat.

Bo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bo is trying to break the clinch but Shrefick has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shrefick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shrefick trying to land knees to the body.
Shrefick struggles to land a body shot inside as Bo controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bo as Shrefick tries to tie him up.
Shrefick misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shrefick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bo is just out of range.
Bo throws a right hand that Shrefick ducks under and follows up with a left that Shrefick also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrefick misses with a straight right.
Bo defending well as Shrefick loads up on a big left hand.
Shrefick jabs Bo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bo throws a head kick that misses
and Shrefick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crunch! Shrefick slams his shin into Bo's torso.
Shrefick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bo has time to react.
Shrefick wants to clinch.
Shrefick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bo manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shrefick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shrefick misses with a low kick.
Shrefick connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Shrefick scores with a jab to the head.
Shrefick throws a body punch but Bo moves out of range.
Bo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shrefick to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shrefick cracks the inside of Bo's front leg.
Shrefick throws a leg kick but Bo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shrefick throws a leg kick but Bo moved away.
Bo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shrefick scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Shrefick. Beautiful body shot.
Bo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shrefick.
Shrefick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bo moves away.
Shrefick throws a front kick aimed at Bo's knee but Bo avoids it well.
Shrefick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bo manages to avoid it.
Shrefick lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrefick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Bo moves into the clinch.
Shrefick trying to land knees to the body.
Shrefick missing with knees to the body.
Bo tries to break the clinch but Shrefick is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Shrefick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shrefick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shrefick lands an elbow that stopped Bo in his tracks for a moment.
Shrefick misses with a punch to the body.
Shrefick lands a good knee to the midsection. Bo won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shrefick missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shrefick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shrefick lands a damaging elbow.
Shrefick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shrefick keeps control of Bo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shrefick.
Bo tries to circle away but Shrefick has him pinned against the cage.

Shrefick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shrefick tries to clinch up but Bo circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shrefick.
Shrefick stuns Bo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shrefick counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shrefick.
Shrefick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shrefick takes a swing at Bo's ribcage but misses.
Shrefick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bo rather than just go for the knockout.
Bo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shrefick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shrefick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shrefick.
Banner Bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shrefick misses with a leg kick.
Shrefick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shrefick throws a chopping leg kick but Bo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shrefick wants to slow Bo down by chopping away at his legs.
Shrefick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shrefick lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shrefick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bo fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camron Shrefick 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!

Shrefick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shrefick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bo checks a leg kick.
Shrefick lands with a nice body punch.
Shrefick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shrefick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shrefick tries to work over Bo's front leg with a kick but Bo checks it.
A good leg kick by Shrefick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrefick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bo moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shrefick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shrefick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bo avoids the body shot from Shrefick.
Shrefick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bo.
Shrefick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shrefick tries to score with a low kick but Bo moves his leg out of the way.
Bo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shrefick.
Shrefick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shrefick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shrefick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Shrefick.
Bo throws a combination that misses
and Shrefick counters with a low kick, right behind Bo 's knee.
Shrefick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shrefick connects with a right hand. Bo shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrefick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shrefick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shrefick lands with a shot to the body.
Shrefick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shrefick. Bo shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shrefick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shrefick misses with a body shot.
Banner Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shrefick works Bo's body with a nice hook.
Camron Shrefick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Camron Shrefick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shrefick works over Bo's head and body with a nice combination.
Shrefick throws a sloppy head kick and Bo moves out of range easily.
Shrefick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shrefick connects with the punch.
Shrefick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shrefick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shrefick thumps Bo with a low kick.
Shrefick throws a head kick but Bo moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camron Shrefick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanden Plas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucky Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Plas
vs
Little

184 cm
31
196 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

195 cm
34
215 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanden Plas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chucky Little!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little throws a leg kick but Plas moved away.
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Little cracks Plas with an open hand slap.

It looks like Vanden Plas has been cut.
Plas tries a head kick but it misses.
Little tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Little avoids the head kick by Plas.
Little misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Plas.
Vanden Plas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little wants to land a leg kick but Plas is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Plas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plas lands with a nice body kick.
Plas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Plas throws a push kick but Little slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Little's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plas under the eye.
Little defending well as Plas loads up on a big left hand.
Plas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
Plas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Little misses with a left hand
and Plas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Little really felt that one!
Little misses with a body kick.
Little moves forwards but Plas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plas connects with a high kick.

It looks like Chucky Little has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plas moves away from the strike by Little.
Plas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plas thumps Little with a low kick.
Plas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plas throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plas moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plas.
Plas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plas misses with a kick to the body.
Little misses the body punch
and Plas counters with an inside leg kick.
Little sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Little looks winded!
Plas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Little's head backwards.
Plas throws a head kick that misses.
Plas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Little's sensitive parts.
Plas throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it.
Plas misses with a head kick.
Little shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Plas lands a lovely overhand right.
Plas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plas.
Little walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plas delivers a nice body kick.
Plas lands a big head kick that sends Little to the canvas! Plas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vanden Plas!
A relieved looking Vanden Plas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Arrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith has chosen Been Away Too Long- Soundgarden as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Arrm
vs
Hadith

170 cm
35
192 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

183 cm
27
203 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ripp Arrm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arrm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arrm dives in and grabs Hadith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadith pushes down on Arrm's head and hops out.
A cross from Hadith lands.

It looks like Ripp Arrm has been cut.
Hadith misses with a body shot.
Arrm misses with a takedown attempt - Hadith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Arrm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hadith!
Hadith regains half guard.
Hadith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadith trying to control from the bottom.
Hadith tries to get to full guard but Arrm has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrm's back!

Hadith looking for the choke from the back.

Hadith seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Arrm's chin but Arrm turns very nicely into Hadith's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Arrm.

Arrm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arrm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrm has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.
Hadith wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrm wants to pass the guard but Hadith is keeping the position.
Hadith wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hadith working for a triangle but Arrm defends it easily.
Hadith wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hadith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arrm defends well.
Arrm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arrm preventing the sweep.
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!
Hadith keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
Arrm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hadith's guard.
Arrm working over Hadith with some ground and pound. Hadith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hadith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hadith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hadith keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arrm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrm has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.
Arrm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hadith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Arrm wants to control from the top but Hadith keeps moving.
Arrm postures up and lands a big shot to Hadith's brow.

Hadith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arrm is aware though and is defending well.

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

Hadith working for a triangle but Arrm defends it easily.
Arrm stopping the sweep attempt from Hadith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arrm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrm has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadith trying to keep a closed guard but Arrm is proving a slippery customer.
Arrm trying to control but Hadith is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hadith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arrm is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hadith.
Hadith trying his best to control but Arrm has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunnah Hadith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hadith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrm has time to react.
That kick from Hadith tenderised Arrm's leg. Arrm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hadith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hadith scores with a body shot.
Hadith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arrm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arrm with a poor takedown
and Hadith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hadith counters with a nice uppercut.
Arrm shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadith sprawls well. He's pushed Arrm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripp Arrm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadith stuns Arrm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hadith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hadith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ripp Arrm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hadith lands a nice shot that snaps Arrm's head back.
Arrm has his takedown stuffed
and Hadith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sunnah Hadith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadith misses with a low kick as Arrm jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Hadith there.
Hadith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hadith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arrm's hands.
Arrm fails with a takedown attempt.
Hadith digs a good hook to Arrm's body.
Hadith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arrm under the eye.
Arrm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hadith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arrm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hadith's waist but Hadith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arrm off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arrm's head backwards.
Hadith thuds a left hand into Arrm's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hadith!

Arrm is rocked!

Ripp Arrm's cut is getting worse.
Hadith lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Arrm is looking to close the distance but Hadith sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Arrm crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Arrm is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sunnah Hadith!
In his post fight interview, Sunnah Hadith gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the opportunity to face you, Boothe. I'm glad to have defeated a legend like you. I'll hunt another legend after this fight and make sure my final run is remarkable.'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izaac Kari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Theme of Sho. Kari has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shinjo
vs
Kari

176 cm
28
171 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

172 cm
30
159 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izaac Kari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinjo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinjo throws an overhand right that lands on Kari's shoulder, as Kari tries to avoid the shot.
Kari throws a leg kick

and Shinjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shinjo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shinjo stopping the sweep attempt from Kari.
Kari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shinjo working some strikes from top position.
Kari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kari keeping moving, preventing Shinjo from controlling successfully.
Shinjo stopping the sweep attempt from Kari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinjo stopping the sweep attempt from Kari.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shinjo trying to control but Kari is working from the bottom.
Kari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kari misses with a body shot.
Shinjo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shinjo misses with a kick to the body.
Kari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shinjo checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shinjo, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izaac Kari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kari checks a leg kick.
Kari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kari needs to keep his hands up - Shinjo had a free shot at his head there.
Shinjo misses with a hook. Kari ducked under it nicely.
Shinjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kari is just out of range.
Kari cracks the inside of Shinjo's front leg.
Sho Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kari connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kari throws a front kick aimed at Shinjo's knee but Shinjo avoids it well.
Shinjo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kari cracks Shinjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shinjo throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kari thumps Shinjo with a low kick.
Shinjo lands a jab.
Kari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shinjo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kari misses with a wild combination.
Kari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shinjo misses with a low kick.
Kari slips a jab and a cross from Shinjo.
Shinjo connects with a right hand. Kari shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinjo misses with an uppercut.
Shinjo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Shinjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kari swings widly with a right hand
and Shinjo counters with a left to the body.
Shinjo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kari moves out of range of the leg kick from Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a leg kick.
Shinjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinjo misses the target.
Kari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shinjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kari wants to land a leg kick but Shinjo is out of range.
Kari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shinjo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Shinjo finds it's target.
Kari misses with a low kick.
Kari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shinjo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sho Shinjo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shinjo misses with an uppercut.
Izaac Kari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kari lands a body shot.
Kari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinjo blocks a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kari enables Shinjo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kari is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shinjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kari keeping full guard, as Shinjo tries to pass.
Kari pulls Shinjo in close to prevent any damage.
Shinjo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shinjo trying to control but Kari is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shinjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kari is on top in guard.
Kari is stalling in the full guard.
Shinjo is trying to control the position but Kari postures up.
Shinjo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinjo, not yet.
Kari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shinjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shinjo is nestled in close to Kari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kari trying to control from the bottom.
Kari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shinjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shinjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shinjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kari has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kari is trying to keep Shinjo in close.
Kari pulls Shinjo in close to his closed guard and prevents Shinjo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shinjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kari manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sho Shinjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shinjo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo wants to improve his position but Kari is controlling well.

Kari stands up out of the half guard.
Shinjo throws a push kick but Kari slaps the foot to one side.
Shinjo blocks the body kick.
Kari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Kari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kari blocks a jab.
Kari throws a leg kick but Shinjo checks it.
Kari connects with an inside leg kick.
Kari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinjo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shinjo really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kari walks into a left hand.
Shinjo throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinjo.
Shinjo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kari checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kari throws a leg kick but Shinjo checks it.
Shinjo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kari stuffs the takedown attempt from Shinjo. Shinjo gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinjo tried to score with a low kick but Kari checks it.
Shinjo scores with a jab to the head.
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 Sho Shinjo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shinjo blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Shinjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kari jabs Shinjo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shinjo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kari counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Shinjo with that takedown attempt.
Kari thows a body shot but no joy.
Kari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Shinjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinjo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinjo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kari needs to keep his hands up - Shinjo had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kari counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinjo misses the target.
Shinjo misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kari.
Shinjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shinjo swinging wildly here.
Shinjo throws a front kick aimed at Kari's knee but Kari avoids it well.
Kari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shinjo dips to his left and cracks Kari with an uppercut!
Shinjo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kari misses with a double jab.
Kari cracks Shinjo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kari checks a leg kick nicely.
Shinjo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinjo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shinjo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Kari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shinjo doesn't seem phased though.
Kari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinjo's sensitive parts.
Shinjo misses with a body shot.
Shinjo misses the jab.
Kari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinjo.
Some bone on bone action there as Shinjo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sho Shinjo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Shinjo does no damage.
Shinjo connects with a right hand. Kari shakes it off.
Shinjo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kari misses with a straight left.
Kari defending well as Shinjo loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Shinjo.
Shinjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kari was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinjo.
Kari is looking to chop away at Shinjo's legs.
Kari throws out a leg kick but Shinjo moves out of range and Kari only half commits.
Shinjo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kari's head.
Kari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinjo. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Kari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kari throws the kick towards the body but Shinjo avoids it.
Shinjo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but Kari checks it.
Kari tries to score with a low kick but Shinjo moves his leg out of the way.
Shinjo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kari checks it well.
Kari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kari. No joy for Shinjo on that attempt.
Shinjo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinjo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izaac Kari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izaac Kari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shinjo 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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