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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Do Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Do Pinto
vs
Cara Americano Do Brasil

196 cm
29
280 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

193 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serafim Do Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano Do Brasil tries to score with a low kick but Do Pinto moves his leg out of the way.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Americano Do Brasil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Do Pinto.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.
Americano Do Brasil pushes Do Pinto away with a front kick.
Americano Do Brasil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Do Pinto's calf.
Do Pinto is breathing heavily.

Americano Do Brasil takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Americano Do Brasil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil trying to stall but Do Pinto improves his position.
Do Pinto leaning against his opponent.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to break the clinch but Do Pinto has him pressed against the cage.
Americano Do Brasil letting Do Pinto take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Pinto being controlled against the cage.
Do Pinto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Americano Do Brasil pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Americano Do Brasil being controlled against the cage.
Americano Do Brasil gets underhooks to prevent Do Pinto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Do Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to force a seperation but Do Pinto has the dominant position.
Do Pinto wants a takedown.
Americano Do Brasil has had enough of the clinch but Do Pinto keeps him there for the moment.
Americano Do Brasil working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Americano Do Brasil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to break free.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to break the clinch but Do Pinto has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto can't get the takedown.

Americano Do Brasil drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Americano Do Brasil can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Do Pinto won't allow Americano Do Brasil to get back to his feet.
Do Pinto looking to pass the guard.
Do Pinto won't allow Americano Do Brasil to get back to his feet.

Serafim Do Pinto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Do Pinto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do Pinto.
Americano Do Brasil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Americano Do Brasil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Americano Do Brasil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Serafim Do Pinto has been cut.
Do Pinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick from Americano Do Brasil lands but Do Pinto takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do Pinto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Americano Do Brasil - the referee stops the clock and Do Pinto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Americano Do Brasil. Do Pinto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Americano Do Brasil closes the distance and clinches.

Do Pinto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americano Do Brasil wants to stand but Do Pinto is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serafim Do Pinto's cut.
That's time! Do Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Americano Do Brasil clinches up against the cage.
Do Pinto keeps control of Americano Do Brasil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Americano Do Brasil breaks from the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Do Pinto.
Do Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Americano Do Brasil lands but Do Pinto takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Americano Do Brasil keeps the fight on the outside.
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Do Pinto moves out of range easily.
Do Pinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano Do Brasil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Pinto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Americano Do Brasil throws a leg kick which misses Do Pinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Do Pinto tries to avoid it.
Americano Do Brasil lands a high kick!

Americano Do Brasil has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Do Pinto as Americano Do Brasil tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Do Pinto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Americano Do Brasil breaks the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do Pinto throws a series of punches but Americano Do Brasil avoids them all with ease.
Americano Do Brasil lands a head kick. Do Pinto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Serafim Do Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Americano Do Brasil clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Americano Do Brasil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do Pinto looking for a takedown.
Americano Do Brasil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do Pinto has him pressed against the cage.
Do Pinto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Americano Do Brasil's efforts to push away.
Americano Do Brasil wants to get back to striking at distance but Do Pinto won't allow it.

Americano Do Brasil pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Do Pinto is controlling him.
Do Pinto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Serafim Do Pinto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.
No luck for Do Pinto with that takedown attempt.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick but Do Pinto moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Do Pinto avoids the head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Do Pinto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick that knocks Do Pinto off balance momentarily.

Americano Do Brasil rushes Do Pinto and presses him up against the cage.
Do Pinto wants to take the fight to the mat but Americano Do Brasil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Do Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americano Do Brasil stalling in the clinch but Do Pinto improves position.
Do Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Americano Do Brasil avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do Pinto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Americano Do Brasil smiles and moves away.

Americano Do Brasil has closed the distance and engaged Do Pinto in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Serafim Do Pinto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Do Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Do Pinto blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Do Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Americano Do Brasil shows good takedown defense.

Do Pinto gets tackled into the cage by Americano Do Brasil. Americano Do Brasil maintains the clinch.
Do Pinto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Americano Do Brasil ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Americano Do Brasil no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Americano Do Brasil is pulling down on Do Pinto's head to control his posture.
Americano Do Brasil wants to get back to his feet but Do Pinto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

We're going to have a standup here because Serafim Do Pinto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Americano Do Brasil feints and then cracks Do Pinto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do Pinto down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.
Americano Do Brasil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Americano Do Brasil thows a body kick. Do Pinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Serafim Do Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Americano Do Brasil lands a head kick. Do Pinto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Americano Do Brasil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Do Pinto. That did some damage!
Americano Do Brasil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Do Pinto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Americano Do Brasil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Americano Do Brasil scores with a leg kick.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick but Do Pinto moves out of range.
A head kick from Americano Do Brasil lands but Do Pinto takes it in his stride.

Serafim Do Pinto's cut is getting worse.

Americano Do Brasil clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil wants to get back to striking at distance but Do Pinto won't allow it.
Americano Do Brasil wants to break free but Do Pinto has control.
Americano Do Brasil trying to stall but Do Pinto improves his position.
Do Pinto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Do Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do Pinto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Americano Do Brasil's efforts to push away.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Americano Do Brasil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to stand up but Do Pinto won't let him.
Do Pinto keeping moving, preventing Americano Do Brasil from controlling successfully.
Americano Do Brasil looking to pass the guard.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serafim Do Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Do Pinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Americano Do Brasil is aware though and is defending well.
Do Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Do Pinto, not yet.
Americano Do Brasil wants to stand but Do Pinto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Americano Do Brasil trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Americano Do Brasil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to slow Do Pinto down with leg kicks.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to slow Do Pinto down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Americano Do Brasil 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Doom has chosen Rise Of The Warriors as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Funke
vs
Doom

188 cm
36
184 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

187 cm
29
180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Doom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke looks for a takedown but Doom sprawls well.
Funke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funke looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.

Doom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Funke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doom wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.

Funke is looking for a triangle but Doom pushes his legs off easily.
Funke is looking to stand up but Doom isn't so interested in that idea.
Funke looking for a sweep. Not yet Funke, not yet.
Doom postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doom controlling from the top position.
Doom wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Doom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Doom misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funke is defended easily by Doom.
Doom defending well as Funke loads up on a big left hand.
Funke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice uppercut lands for Funke. That snapped Doom's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Cody Funke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funke swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.

Doom shoots in and bounces Funke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funke tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Funke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doom won't allow Funke to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke keeping moving, preventing Doom from controlling successfully.

Funke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doom defends it easily.
Funke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doom trying to control the position from guard on top but Funke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacob Doom was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funke throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom blocks a jab.
Funke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doom but Doom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Funke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doom throws a right hand that Funke ducks under and follows up with a left that Funke also avoids with ease.
Doom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Funke.
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 Cody Funke 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.

Funke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Funke misses the target.
Doom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doom moves out of range as Funke strikes.
Funke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Funke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom scores with a head kick. Funke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Funke is rocked!
Jacob Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funke 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.
Oh Funke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doom thuds his shin into the meat of Funke's side.
Funke stuffs the takedown.
Doom looks to land a combination. Funke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funke looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.

Doom shoots in and gets a takedown into Funke's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.
Funke wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.
Funke seems to have got his legs back now.
Funke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Funke 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.
Funke is working hard here to advance position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Doom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab lands there for Funke.
Funke throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doom defends well and Funke ends up having to push Doom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doom lands with a light punch inside.
Funke is working for takedown but Doom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Funke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doom pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Funke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke shoots in looking for a takedown. Doom tries to sprawl out of it but Funke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Doom drops Funke with a beautiful combination! Funke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Doom is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke misses with a looping right.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Funke throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Funke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacob Doom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doom moves out of range as Funke strikes.
Funke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doom throws the left hand but Funke avoids the punch easily.
Doom tries to clinch there but Funke circles away.
Funke throws a right hand that misses
and Doom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Funke throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Funke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doom throws a combination. Funke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doom has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funke misses with a hook
and Doom counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doom.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Funke lands a jab to the nose.
Doom stuffs the takedown attempt from Funke. Funke gets slowly back to his feet.

Doom forces Funke back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doom tries to score a body lock takedown but Funke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Doom 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!

Doom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funke.
Funke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funke lands a really nice looking cross but Doom seems unphased.
Doom has a takedown stuffed.
Doom tries to clinch up but Funke circles away and keeps his distance.
Doom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Funke misses.
Funke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doom circles away.
Doom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke throws a series of punches but Doom moves out of range.
Doom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funke missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funke has a takedown stuffed.
Funke scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom lands with a good body shot.

Funke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funke stops Doom from standing up.
Funke throwing strikes but missing.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Funke manages to pass to side control.
Funke controlling the pace.
Funke wants to control but Doom is keeping him busy.
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!
Funke is looking to advance position but Doom won't allow it.
Doom is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cody Funke wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Doom drives through with a takedown into Funke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Doom is sitting in close to Funke's body. Funke has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Doom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Doom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Funke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Funke!
Cody Funke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anthony
vs
Al Fazz

184 cm
34
186 lbs
24 - 13 - 2

190 cm
33
180 lbs
25 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quizz Al Fazz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony pushes Fazz away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fazz. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony lands a nice looking body shot.
Fazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony lands a nice hook to Fazz's body. Fazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anthony swings for the body but Fazz moves out of range.
Anthony works Fazz's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Anthony catches Fazz right on the button with a cross.
Fazz misses with a left hand
and Anthony counters with a nice body kick.
Fazz throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony is looking to wear down Fazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Fazz swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Fazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony throws a low kick, looking for Fazz's leg but Fazz calmly moves out of range.
Fazz misses the jab.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazz.
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fazz.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazz.
Anthony scores with a kick to the body.
Fazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthony.
Fazz throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fazz thows a body shot but no joy.
Fazz misses with a straight right.
A big right from Fazz misses.
Anthony is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fazz lands with a slapping head kick.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anthony scrambles back to his feet.
Anthony keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Fazz moves out of range easily.
Anthony with a hook.
Anthony tries to land a front kick but Fazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Fazz's front leg but catches the back leg as Fazz tries to avoid it.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fazz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Anthony catches Fazz right on the button with a cross.
Anthony connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fazz. Fazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anthony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
Anthony misses with an uppercut.
Anthony feints and then cracks Fazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fazz down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses
and Anthony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Anthony throws a solid leg kick but Fazz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anthony.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Fazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anthony.
Fazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Anthony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fazz backs up against the cage.
Anthony looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fazz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony throws a right hand that Fazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fazz also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fazz manages to avoid it.
Fazz takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Anthony gets a clinch.
Anthony stalling.

Fazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anthony connects with a looping right hand.
Fazz throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony throws a series of strikes that have Fazz backpedaling.
Fazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anthony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anthony throws a combination. Fazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fazz scores with the left hand. Anthony knows he should have avoided that one.
Anthony with a nice cross.
Anthony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Anthony there.
Fazz misses with a body shot.
Anthony closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fazz slips a straight right by Anthony.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthony misses with a double jab.
Anthony's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anthony duly obliges.
Fazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony defending well as Fazz loads up on a big left hand.
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony throws a wild body kick that Fazz sees coming a mile off.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses
and Anthony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fazz throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Fazz moves out of range easily.
Fazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anthony takes a swing at Fazz's ribcage but misses.
Fazz looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
Anthony 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.
Fazz connects with a right hand. Anthony shakes it off.
Anthony moves out of range as Fazz strikes.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Fazz looks to land a combination but Anthony avoids it well.
Fazz scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz misses with a hook.
Fazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony.
Fazz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anthony. Fazz shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Fazz misses.
Fazz takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony misses with a double jab.
Justin Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Fazz.
Fazz throws a lazy head kick
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Fazz is breathing heavily.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazz throws a head kick that Anthony semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Fazz misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fazz. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fazz slips a jab and a cross from Anthony.
Anthony lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fazz will feel that in the morning.
Fazz throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fazz lands a nice looking body shot.
Fazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Justin Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fazz misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anthony.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Fazz moved away.
Anthony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anthony lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz walks into a left hand.
Anthony throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Fazz.
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
Fazz avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Anthony throws a right and a left that Fazz avoids nicely.
Anthony works Fazz's body with a nice hook.
Fazz pushes Anthony away with a front kick.
Anthony has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anthony there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anthony looks to land a combination. Fazz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony throws a right and a left that Fazz avoids nicely.
Fazz misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Fazz throws a leg kick but Anthony sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Anthony dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fazz checks a low kick from Anthony.
Fazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Fazz throws a series of punches but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony throws a head kick but Fazz moves out of range.
Fazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Fazz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fazz throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Fazz.
Fazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fazz throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Anthony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Anthony throws a low kick but Fazz avoids it.
Fazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fazz connects with a high kick.
Anthony throws a right hand that Fazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fazz also avoids with ease.
A combination from Anthony does no damage.
Fazz takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Fazz misses with a head kick.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fazz throws a sloppy head kick and Anthony moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Fazz misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazz.
Anthony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fazz. That did some damage!
Anthony lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fazz will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fazz.
Anthony throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fazz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anthony.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Fazz misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony lands a head kick!
Anthony swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fazz throws a series of punches but Anthony moves out of range.
Fazz moves out of range of the body kick from Anthony.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony swings for the body but Fazz moves out of range.
Anthony throws a series of strikes that have Fazz backpedaling.
Fazz throws a one two combo.
Fazz scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Fazz coming out on top.
Anthony slips a straight right by Fazz.
Quizz Al Fazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick from Anthony is predictable there
and Fazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fazz defending well as Anthony loads up on a big left hand.
Anthony misses with an uppercut.
Fazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz misses with a two punch combination.
Fazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fazz's calf.
Justin Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony scores with a spinning back kick!
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fazz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anthony.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Fazz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Fazz avoids it well.

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 Justin Anthony.
Well Anthony 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!
A very excited looking Justin Anthony made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Concreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baptista Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Concreto
vs
Reis

190 cm
29
230 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

192 cm
30
288 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene Concreto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baptista Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concreto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reis.
Concreto lands an overhand right.

It looks like Baptista Reis has been cut.
Concreto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reis.
A combination from Concreto does no damage.
Reis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concreto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Concreto avoids the body shot from Reis.
Concreto stalks Reis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reis's face. Reis staggers backwards, shaken.

Oooooh!!! Concreto has knocked Reis down with a huge combo! Concreto steps away and waves a wobbly Reis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Reis is rocked!

That has opened up Baptista Reis's cut even more.
Concreto swinging wildly here.
Reis is still on wobbly legs! Can Concreto finish him?
Reis scores with a jab to the head.
Reis seems to have recovered his senses.
Concreto takes one to the side of the head.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Reis.
Reis dips to his left and cracks Concreto with an uppercut!
Reis looks to land a combination. Concreto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concreto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Concreto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis swinging wildly here.
Concreto falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Reis counter with a right hand.
Concreto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Reis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Concreto's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reis sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Baptista Reis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Concreto slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Concreto misses with a two punch combination.
Concreto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reis lands a head shot.

Reis drops Concreto with a beautiful combination! Concreto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reis is looking for the KO!

Concreto is rocked!

It looks like Rene Concreto has been cut.
Reis finds Concreto's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Concreto flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Reis lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Concreto will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baptista Reis!
Our winner, Baptista Reis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Potocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Potocki
vs
Da Hammer

182 cm
24
181 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

178 cm
30
180 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Potocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nammer Da Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potocki circles away.
Da Hammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potocki defends well and Da Hammer ends up having to push Potocki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Potocki as the two fighters clinch.
Potocki tries a body shot but Da Hammer blocks it.
Da Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bartlomiej Potocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nammer Da Hammer.
Potocki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Hammer backwards.
Da Hammer jumps guard but Potocki stands there with Da Hammer around his waist. Da Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Hammer is working for takedown but Potocki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potocki to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Potocki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Da Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.

Potocki manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Da Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Da Hammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potocki avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potocki sprawls well. Potocki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potocki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Hammer.
Bartlomiej Potocki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potocki connects with a leg kick. Da Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Potocki.
Da Hammer looks winded!
Potocki connects with a solid leg kick.
Potocki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Hammer takes one to the chin there.
Da Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Potocki defending well as Da Hammer loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potocki thows a body kick. Da Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potocki scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potocki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potocki. Da Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potocki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Hammer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Potocki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Hammer.
Potocki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potocki tries to land a front kick but Da Hammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potocki lands a jab.
Potocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potocki swings for the body but Da Hammer moves out of range.
Da Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Potocki sprawls well. He's pushed Da Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Hammer throws a predictable looking body shot

and Potocki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Hammer! Potocki lets Da Hammer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Da Hammer is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potocki scores with a leg kick.
Da Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Potocki finish him?
Da Hammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potocki cracks Da Hammer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Da Hammer falls to his knees and Potocki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartlomiej Potocki!
Bartlomiej Potocki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surfer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted Nerve. Dude has chosen Jack Johnson - You And Your Heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lamont
vs
Dude

181 cm
32
180 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

184 cm
31
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Surfer Dude!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamont shoots in but no luck this time.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dude enables Lamont to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dude manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamont postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
Dude preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamont.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamont lands a couple of elbows.
Lamont throwing strikes from guard but Dude blocks nicely.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamont.
Lamont 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.
Lamont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dude wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamont postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
Dude pulls Lamont in close to prevent any damage.
Dude wants to sweep here but Lamont controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws a strike but Dude rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont is pulling down on Dude's head. It's preventing any offense from Dude, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Blaise Lamont just wasn't active enough.
Lamont closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Lamont pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lamont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lamont gets tackled into the cage by Dude. Dude maintains the clinch.
Lamont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lamont fails to land.
Dude's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lamont.
Dude lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamont working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamont.
Lamont throws a punch but it's blocked by Dude.
Lamont misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamont working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dude tries a body shot but Lamont blocks it.
Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Lamont controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dude throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamont drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dude gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamont blocks an elbow strike.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamont tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont managing to block the knees to the body from Dude.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of Lamont's head.
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 Blaise Lamont will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lamont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dude slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamont, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Dude throws a looping overhand right but Lamont ducks down to avoid it.
Dude stuffs the takedown attempt from Lamont. Lamont gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont tries for a takedown but Dude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamont was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Lamont shoots for a takedown but Dude saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lamont gets a double leg takedown into Dude's guard.
Dude seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamont postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamont postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
Lamont throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont throws a strike but Dude rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Surfer Dude hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lamont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
Lamont tries for a takedown but Dude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dude turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lamont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lamont staying out of range there.
Lamont tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dude sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamont somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dude punishes Lamont's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamont takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dude throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.

Lamont drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dude is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont grinds an elbow into Dude's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamont throws a strike aimed at the side of Dude's head but Dude avoids it well.
Lamont working away.
Lamont wants to control but Dude is keeping him busy.
Lamont misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude is trying to control Lamont's posture but Lamont avoids it.
Lamont throws an elbow but Dude slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Blaise Lamont will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dude misses with a low kick.
Dude lands with a cross.
Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lamont is defended easily by Dude.
Dude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Surfer Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude misses the jab.
Dude tries to clinch there but Lamont circles away.
Dude takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
Dude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dude but Dude pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Dude as Lamont shoots in.
Dude is looking to clinch but Lamont is avoiding it.
Dude avoids the body shot from Lamont.
Surfer Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude lands a nice hook to Lamont's body. Lamont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Dude fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.
Dude slows down the pace here.
Lamont blocks an elbow strike.
Dude misses with some punches.
Lamont throws a punch but it's blocked by Dude.
A nice left hand lands by Dude.
Surfer Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws a head punch that misses.
Dude lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamont.
Dude working aggressively here.
Lamont blocks a body shot from Dude.
Dude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamont avoids it.
Lamont avoids a wild elbow strike from Dude.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamont.
Dude prevents a body shot from Lamont.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamont lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land.
Lamont is trying to maintain a safe position but Dude gets an underhook and turns Lamont into the cage.
Lamont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dude gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dude prevents a body shot from Lamont.
Lamont blocks an uppercut.
Lamont avoids a wild elbow strike from Dude.
Blaise Lamont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude is pressed up against the cage. Lamont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dude down to the mat. Dude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dude misses with a left hand
and Lamont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dude pinned against the cage. Dude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dude throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude looks to land a body kick but Lamont moved away.
Nice cross by Dude.
Dude misses with a right hand
and Lamont counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dude misses with a right hand
and Dude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dude motions for Lamont to come forward. Dude throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with an uppercut.

Oooooh!!! Dude has knocked Lamont down with a huge combo! Dude steps away and waves a wobbly Lamont back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Lamont is rocked!
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!
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Lamont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude misses with a looping left.
Lamont defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
Dude flashes Lamont a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lamont's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lamont crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dude punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surfer Dude!
A relieved looking Surfer Dude 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
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn comes to the cage accompanied by Magic Carpet Ride. Vernon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washburn
vs
Vernon

180 cm
30
177 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

184 cm
31
184 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon lands a nice hook to Washburn's body. Washburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Washburn saw it coming and moves away.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Vernon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vernon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Washburn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vernon - the referee stops the clock and Washburn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vernon. Washburn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Washburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Vernon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washburn blocks an uppercut.
Vernon lands a body punch.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Washburn lands a takedown into 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!
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn preventing the sweep.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn passes into half guard.
Vernon is pressing down on Washburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.

Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washburn with a nice head shot there.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Vernon looking to control.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon has momentary wrist control but Washburn slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vernon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washburn works over Vernon with some ground and pound from guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Vernon postures up and lands a big shot to Washburn's brow.
Washburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vernon manages to get himself to full guard.
Vernon controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Washburn is working Vernon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Vernon has wrist control.
Washburn throws an elbow that misses. Vernon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washburn's guard. Nice move by Vernon!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washburn is on top in guard.
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 Hoban Washburn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Washburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washburn moves out of range as Vernon throws a body kick.

Vernon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vernon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vernon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vernon wants to control but Washburn is keeping him busy.

Vernon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Washburn manages to get back to half guard.
Washburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washburn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn looking to control.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Washburn.
Vernon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Washburn is keeping the position.
Washburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vernon!
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Washburn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Washburn's attempts to control the action.
Washburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vernon looks a forlorn figure.
Washburn with the ground and pound from mount.
Washburn 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Washburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vernon postures up in Washburn's guard and throws a big left but Washburn blocks it.
Washburn managing to control the position.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
Washburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washburn is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn is stalling here. Vernon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Washburn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vernon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn is not content to let Vernon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Washburn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon lands with a cross.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Vernon circles away.
Washburn defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washburn is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vernon.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Washburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Washburn gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Washburn manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn working a defensive guard but Vernon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Washburn dodges the ground and pound from Vernon.
Washburn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Vernon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Washburn is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Washburn won't allow it.
Dai Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
Washburn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washburn 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.
Washburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Washburn trying to control the position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Washburn tries to clinch up.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vernon finds it's way round the side to connect with Washburn's head.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washburn lands a jab to the head.
Washburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vernon leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vernon scores with a body shot.

Washburn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vernon was covering up waiting for the punch and Washburn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washburn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vernon is looking for a triangle but Washburn pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Vernon.
I think Washburn 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 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hoban Washburn!
Hoban Washburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.