UVT 261: Vell vs Dos Santos PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowler has chosen "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Mickey O Neil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Neil
vs
Fowler

187 cm
39
177 lbs
30 - 24 - 1

196 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from O Neil does no damage.
O Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
O Neil misses with an uppercut.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Fowler moved out of range nicely.
Fowler looks for a takedown but O Neil sprawls well.
Fowler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Fowler fails with the takedown.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
O Neil misses with an uppercut. Fowler saw that one coming.
Fowler misses with a jab to the body
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Fowler is just out of range.
Fowler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Fowler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Neil lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Neil moves away.
O Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fowler takes one on the button.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fowler closes the distance and clinches up with O Neil, looking for a takedown. Fowler pushes O Neil against the cage but O Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fowler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fowler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fowler needs to keep his hands up - O Neil had a free shot at his head there.
Fowler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Neil.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler dives in and grabs O Neil's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Neil pushes down on Fowler's head and hops out.
Mickey O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Neil works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Fowler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Fowler is rocked!
O Neil circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fowler to the canvas! Fowler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - O Neil keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O Neil!
After winning the bout, Mickey O Neil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HINO RUSSO. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ivanov
vs
Kenzie

180 cm
32
182 lbs
19 - 13 - 3

191 cm
39
177 lbs
33 - 20 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a one two combo.

It looks like Patrick Kenzie has been cut.
Kenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
and Kenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
We've been told by Ivanov's head coaches at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Kenzie avoids nicely.
Kenzie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenzie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
letting Kenzie counter with a right hand.
Kenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Kenzie.
Kenzie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kenzie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ivanov eats them both and turns towards Kenzie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Kenzie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Kenzie avoids nicely.
Kenzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ivanov. Ivanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenzie misses with a hook.
Kenzie stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Kenzie moves away
and Kenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Kenzie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenzie throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Kenzie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Kenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenzie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanov feints a jab promting Kenzie to slip. Ivanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kenzie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kenzie sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Kenzie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Kenzie avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.
Ivanov tries a low kick but Kenzie avoids it.
Kenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Kenzie there.
Kenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Kenzie avoids them all with ease.
Kenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Kenzie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lands a really nice looking cross but Ivanov seems unphased.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Kenzie moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Kenzie is having none of it.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Kenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Kenzie scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenzie.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Kenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Kenzie is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Kenzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for Kenzie. That snapped Ivanov's head back.
Kenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenzie scores with a body shot.
Kenzie throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.
Ivanov throws a front kick aimed at Kenzie's knee but Kenzie avoids it well.
Ivanov cracks Kenzie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ivanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ivanov.
Nice uppercut there from Kenzie.
Kenzie sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov slips under a jab from Kenzie.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Kenzie avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Kenzie.
Kenzie moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
Kenzie misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Kenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov works Kenzie's body with a nice hook.
Ivanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Ivanov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenzie.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie dips to his left and cracks Ivanov with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Ivanov scores with a four punch combination!
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
Kenzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenzie swinging wildly here.
Kenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenzie scores with a nice head shot.
Kenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenzie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenzie throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenzie throws a series of punches but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Kenzie lands.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Kenzie is avoiding it.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.

Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Kenzie.
Kenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kenzie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Kenzie.
Kenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Kenzie.
Kenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie has Ivanov pushed against the cage.
Kenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.

Kenzie breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov defending well as Kenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Kenzie tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov blocks a jab.
Kenzie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenzie avoids it.
Kenzie trying to control the position but instead, Ivanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenzie into the cage.
Kenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenzie as Ivanov tries to tie him up.
Kenzie lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenzie is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Kenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Kenzie cracks Ivanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.

Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kenzie prevents a body shot from Ivanov.

Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenzie lands with a hook. Ivanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenzie has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov trying to stall but Kenzie improves his position.
Kenzie is trying to break free.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov cracks Kenzie with a nice body shot.
Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenzie is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenzie gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov lands a left hand.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kenzie closes the distance and clinches.
Patrick Kenzie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kenzie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenzie.
Ivanov cracks Kenzie with a nice body shot.

Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Kenzie lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenzie lands a jab-cross combination.
Kenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Kenzie misses.
Kenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.

Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Kenzie.
Kenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Kenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenzie tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenzie.
Sergei Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenzie dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Kenzie dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenzie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ivanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanov walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kenzie does it's job there.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.

Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kenzie breaks from the clinch.
Kenzie digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenzie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenzie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenzie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenzie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie!
A victorious Patrick Kenzie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goldust theme. Odin Raveneye has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie Gold's chin.

Gold
vs
Raveneye

185 cm
41
195 lbs
30 - 15 - 1

179 cm
29
195 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raveneye misses with a body shot

and Gold counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Raveneye's guard now.
We've been hearing good reports from Gold's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raveneye is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
Gold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raveneye is proving hard to escape from.
Gold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Raveneye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Jamie Gold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gold tries to land a body kick
and Raveneye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Gold tenderised Raveneye's leg. Raveneye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raveneye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gold is out of range and Raveneye settles back down.
Jamie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raveneye sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Raveneye connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gold.
Raveneye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Raveneye's side.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Raveneye moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gold checks a leg kick.

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

Gold is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Raveneye misses the target.
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raveneye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raveneye turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Raveneye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raveneye takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
Raveneye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Raveneye. No joy for Gold on that attempt.
Gold lands with a slapping head kick.
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raveneye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gold lunges at Raveneye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raveneye's hand.
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raveneye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Gold tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Raveneye has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gold.
Raveneye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raveneye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold scores with a three punch combo!
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Raveneye ducks down to avoid it.
Raveneye moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Gold will probably get the nod.
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.

A good leg kick by Gold.
Odin Raveneye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Gold.
Gold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raveneye blocks a leg kick.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gold lands a leg kick that knocks Raveneye off balance momentarily.
Gold works Raveneye's body with a nice hook.

Gold clinches with his opponent.
Raveneye blocking some punches.

Raveneye breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Gold scores with a nice right hand.
Raveneye jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold throws a leg kick but Raveneye sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gold connects with a leg kick. Raveneye looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Raveneye.
Gold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a leg kick but Raveneye moved away.

Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raveneye to the mat! Raveneye manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raveneye is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
Gold forces his way into half guard.
Raveneye wants to control but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold throwing shots but Raveneye is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gold in particular looking to stall.
Gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raveneye is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold trying to control from half guard but Raveneye is working away.
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raveneye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gold working the head and body with strikes.
Raveneye has hold of Gold's hands but Gold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gold trying to mount his opponent but Raveneye defends it.
Gold trying to control the action but Raveneye is working from the bottom.
Raveneye is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye is trying to get back to full guard.
Raveneye pushes Gold off but Gold dives into side control.
Gold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raveneye down.
Gold is staying tight to Raveneye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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!
Raveneye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gold controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raveneye is looking to regain half guard here but Gold keeps moving and retains side control.
Gold advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raveneye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raveneye defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raveneye.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raveneye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold scores with a head kick.
Raveneye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raveneye misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Gold clobbers Raveneye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raveneye checks a leg kick nicely.
Raveneye misses with a wild body shot.
Raveneye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold throws a front kick that sends Raveneye stumbling back into the cage.
Gold tries a low kick but Raveneye avoids it.
Good work by Raveneye as he checks the leg kick.
Jamie Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown but Raveneye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raveneye's calf.
Raveneye moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
Raveneye cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raveneye avoids a kick to the body.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raveneye misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gold.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raveneye's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Raveneye misses
and Gold counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye misses with a body shot.
Raveneye has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gold.
Raveneye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raveneye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Gold.
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Raveneye's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gold - that will leave a mark!
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Raveneye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raveneye pinned against the cage. Raveneye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Raveneye misses.
An inside leg kick from Raveneye misses.
A leg kick checked by Raveneye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raveneye. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raveneye misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Gold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raveneye doesn't seem phased though.
Odin Raveneye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Gold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gold 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Gold!
A very excited looking Jamie Gold 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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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen Somebody's gonna get it as his entrance music. Tee Bone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washburn
vs
Bone

180 cm
32
177 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

180 cm
40
180 lbs
36 - 33 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing

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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn looking to pass the guard.
Washburn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bone trying to control the position.
Bone wants to sweep here but Washburn controlling him for the moment.
Washburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Washburn won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Bone throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Washburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.

Bone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Washburn uses it to pass to side control.
Washburn trying to control the position but Bone is working away.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bone is still trying to improve position.
Bone looking for a sweep but Washburn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Washburn working Bone over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Washburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn postures up and lands a big shot to Bone's brow.
Washburn is pushing down on Bone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bone is fighting to maintain full guard but Washburn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washburn prevents Bone from improving his position.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Washburn wants to free his trapped foot but Bone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Bone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washburn defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone has momentary wrist control but Washburn slips an elbow through the middle.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Bone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Washburn is pushing down on Bone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bone is fighting to maintain full guard but Washburn has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Washburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bone tries to avoid it but Washburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bone to the ground. Bone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bone misses with a left hand
and Washburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washburn has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Washburn with a poor takedown
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone goes for a double leg but Washburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washburn continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Washburn drags the fight down to the ground.

Bone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washburn dives on top into guard.
Washburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washburn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bone's guard.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washburn pushing down on Bone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoe Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bone looking for subs from the bottom but Washburn mounts him!
Washburn trying to control but Bone is having none of it.
Bone can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn trying to control but Bone is having none of it.
Washburn with shots to the head and body - Bone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Washburn striking off his back but it's not causing Bone any problems.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Bone has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bone trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Bone forces his way into half guard.
Washburn won't allow Bone to pass to mount.
Washburn is trying to control but can't.
Bone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone is stalling in the full guard.
Washburn punching from the bottom - just letting Bone know he's still in a fight.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Washburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washburn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bone has Washburn in his guard.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washburn is pushing down on Bone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bone is fighting to maintain full guard but Washburn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washburn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Washburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Washburn takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Washburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bone tries to roll over but Washburn keeps him under control.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Washburn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Washburn works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is desperately trying to improve his position but Washburn has a good base and remains in mount.
Washburn with shots to the head and body - Bone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Washburn wants to control the pace but Bone is squirming around nicely.
Washburn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washburn looking to finish Bone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bone!
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!
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Washburn connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Bone is rocked!
Washburn with a couple of short strikes.
Bone is still in real trouble! Can Washburn finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands a couple of good shots and Bone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Washburn is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Bone is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoe Washburn!
A relieved looking Zoe Washburn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights as his entrance music. Lyon Okiro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Okiro
vs
Johnson

200 cm
35
219 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

192 cm
38
218 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry
Bad Man Clothing

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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Okiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Okiro counters with a stiff right hand.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Okiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okiro is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Okiro working hard to break the clinch.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Okiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
Okiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Okiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okiro.
Okiro leaning against his opponent.
Okiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is pushing Okiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Okiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Okiro.
Okiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Okiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Okiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Okiro scores with a hook.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okiro. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Okiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Okiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okiro.
Okiro gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Okiro avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Okiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Okiro avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.

Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okiro's efforts to push away.
Johnson has Okiro pushed against the cage.
Okiro throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro misses with some punches.
Okiro wants to stall.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Okiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Okiro controls the action.
Okiro is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Okiro.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a body shot but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Lyon Okiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson is looking to chop away at Okiro's legs.
Johnson misses the jab.
Okiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Okiro stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Okiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Okiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Okiro's head but Okiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okiro tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Okiro has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson just leaning against Okiro, taking a breather.
Okiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Lyon Okiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okiro misses with some punches.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okiro.
Okiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okiro wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Okiro stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Okiro lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Okiro.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Okiro.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Okiro.
Okiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okiro.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Okiro.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Okiro.
Okiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Okiro tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Okiro trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okiro into the cage.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro misses with a short punch on the inside.

Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okiro stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Balrog Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Okiro moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Okiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Okiro - just one landing.
Okiro misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Okiro jumps back.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okiro looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Okiro fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Okiro as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Okiro saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okiro.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okiro.
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 Lyon Okiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Okiro swinging wildly here.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okiro.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Okiro off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Okiro ducked under it nicely.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Okiro avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Okiro moves out of range easily.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Okiro keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Okiro jumps back.
Okiro is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro misses with a double jab.
Okiro with a hook.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okiro.
Johnson jabs at Okiro's body.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Okiro misses with a straight left.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Okiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro throws a body kick that misses.
Okiro wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Okiro pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okiro throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Okiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okiro blocks the body kick.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Okiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Okiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okiro tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Okiro throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.

Okiro clinches.
Okiro misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro stalls.
Okiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson pushes Okiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Okiro.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okiro up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
Okiro working aggressively here.
Okiro pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Okiro blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Okiro's head.
Okiro tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okiro's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Okiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Okiro's head but Okiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okiro clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okiro misses with a straight left.
Balrog Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okiro looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balrog Johnson.
I think Okiro 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Okiro!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mar Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Dos Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vell
vs
Dos Santos

189 cm
32
187 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Vell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Vell misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vell.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Vell moves out of range.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vell.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.

Dos Santos instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vell fails to land.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Vell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vell.
Vell misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vell scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Dos Santos jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Vell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Vell from controlling successfully.
Vell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vell wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Vell wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Vell tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mar Vell.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Vell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mar Vell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Vell.
Dos Santos misses with a combination

and Vell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Vell stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vell walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vell.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vell scoring well with a low kick there.
Vell connects with a crisp jab.
Vell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vell connects with a leg kick. Dos Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vell with a hook.

Vell has managed to clinch.
Vell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
A short right from Vell.
Vell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vell walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Vell moved out of range.
Vell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Vell.

Dos Santos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mar Vell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vell lands a front kick.
Dos Santos looks winded!
That kick from Vell tenderised Dos Santos's leg. Dos Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Vell throws a powerful right kick. Dos Santos tried to block low but the kick was high! Dos Santos was taken right off of his feet! Vell jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mar Vell!
Mar Vell retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Mar Vell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.