EER 46 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mercer
vs
Barnett

190 cm
22
252 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
29
240 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mercer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Mercer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mercer wants to stand up but Barnett has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Mercer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barnett.
Barnett trying to hold on to Mercer's head to control him but Mercer postures up.
Mercer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnett!
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Mercer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnett trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Mercer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnett is pressing down on Mercer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.

Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mercer passes Barnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnett controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Ground and pound from Mercer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Mercer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnett controls his leg.

Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Mercer stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mercer stands up and beckons Barnett to join him on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.

Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mercer tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
Barnett is working for takedown but Mercer is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mercer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mercer to the mat. Mercer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Barnett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Stu Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Mercer didn't expect that.
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 Stu Mercer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Barnett with that takedown attempt.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer thumps Barnett with a low kick.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stu Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Barnett.
A jab from Mercer does it's job there.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer scores with a jab. Barnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercer lands with a shot to the body.
Barnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.

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

Barnett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Barnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by Mercer.
Mercer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnett's calf.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Barnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnett tries to avoid it.
Barnett seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercer closes the distance but Barnett moves to the side

and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Mercer didn't expect that.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a strike but Mercer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.

Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mercer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Mercer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mercer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Mercer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Mercer won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer pushes Barnett off but Barnett dives into side control.
Mercer is trying to buck Barnett off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Stu Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Mercer stalks Barnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnett's face. Barnett staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercer throws a low kick, looking for Barnett's leg but Barnett calmly moves out of range.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercer but Mercer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercer sprawls well. Mercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Stu Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stu Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Barnett.
Barnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer jabs at Barnett's body.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed

and Mercer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Mercer on the inside.

Mercer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnett can't fight it off and eventually Mercer manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett striking off his back but it's not causing Mercer any problems.

Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.

Mercer stands up from Barnett's guard - Mercer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett darts in looking for a takedown but Mercer gets double underhooks and turns Barnett into the cage.
Mercer lands with a right to the head.
Mercer gets underhooks to prevent Barnett's takedown attempt.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.

Mercer breaks the clinch.
Barnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnett somewhat.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stu Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnett fails with the takedown

and Mercer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mercer gets underhooks to prevent Barnett's takedown attempt.

Mercer has Barnett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mercer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnett tumbling to the mat - Mercer dives into Barnett's guard.
Mercer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mercer tries to stand but Barnett is controlling from the bottom.
Barnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matt Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.

Mercer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Mercer finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer tries to clinch up.

Mercer clinches up against the cage.
Matt Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stu Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Mercer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stu Mercer made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Winkleweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winkleweather is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Allegri's Miserere. On his way into the cage it seems that Ville Ahlo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ville Ahlo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ahlo
vs
Winkleweather

195 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
226 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ville Ahlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Winkleweather!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkleweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahlo moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Winkleweather misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ahlo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahlo loads up on a big right hand but Winkleweather slips the punch.
Winkleweather misses with a few strikes there.
Ahlo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkleweather.
Winkleweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkleweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahlo throws out a loose jab but Winkleweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winkleweather misses with an uppercut.
Winkleweather throws a good cross that connects.
Ahlo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winkleweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahlo scrambles back to his feet.
Ahlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winkleweather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahlo.
Winkleweather connects with a right hand. Ahlo shakes it off.
Ahlo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahlo.
Francis Winkleweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahlo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahlo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winkleweather.
Ahlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkleweather lands with an overhand left.
Winkleweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winkleweather connects with a body shot.
Winkleweather keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Ahlo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winkleweather throws a right and a left that Ahlo avoids nicely.
Winkleweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Winkleweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkleweather missing with a left hand there. Ahlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winkleweather throws a lazy right hand but Ahlo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahlo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winkleweather is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ahlo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ahlo tries to score with a low kick but Winkleweather moves his leg out of the way.
Ahlo misses with a looping right.
Winkleweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahlo.
Winkleweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahlo.
Winkleweather moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Ahlo.
Winkleweather looks winded!
A slow jab from Winkleweather misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahlo lands a big uppercut and Winkleweather crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winkleweather looks OK. Ahlo waves Winkleweather back to his feet!

It looks like Francis Winkleweather has been cut.
Ahlo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkleweather.
Ahlo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Winkleweather to the canvas! Winkleweather doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ahlo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Ahlo!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naga comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Bomb First . RP McMurphy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Naga
vs
McMurphy

225 cm
24
286 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

196 cm
23
257 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Naga with that takedown attempt.
Naga misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Naga misses its intended target.
Naga misses with a takedown attempt
and McMurphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMurphy throws a nice looking combination but Naga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from McMurphy. No joy for Naga on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boca Naga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMurphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMurphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naga tries for a takedown but McMurphy circles away easily
and Naga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naga lands a really nice looking cross but McMurphy seems unphased.

McMurphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McMurphy showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naga is refusing to be controlled, as McMurphy sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy prevents Naga from improving his position.
McMurphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMurphy.
Naga is looking for a sweep. McMurphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McMurphy is keen to just control but Naga is a slippery customer.
McMurphy wants to pass the guard but Naga is defending well.
Naga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naga gets full guard.

Naga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMurphy defends well.
Naga trying to control the position.
McMurphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naga throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McMurphy escapes and throws Naga's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Naga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMurphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McMurphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMurphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naga!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naga can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga tries to hold on but McMurphy pushes him away.
McMurphy landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Boca Naga has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurphy wants to control the pace but Naga is squirming around nicely.
Naga is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMurphy working Naga over with strikes here.

Boca Naga's cut is getting worse.
Naga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McMurphy is working away from the top position though.
Naga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Naga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurphy's back!

Naga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McMurphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy turns into Naga and is now in his guard.
Naga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMurphy's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMurphy wants to sweep here but Naga controlling him for the moment.
McMurphy controlling the position.
McMurphy keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
Naga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMurphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naga wants to control from the top but McMurphy keeps moving.
Naga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McMurphy's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naga is thwarting McMurphy's attempts to control the position.
McMurphy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but RP McMurphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McMurphy looks to land a left hand but Naga moved out of range nicely.
Naga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMurphy avoids it really well and circles away.
McMurphy lands with a nice body punch.
Naga shoots in for a takedown but McMurphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
RP McMurphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naga blocks a jab.
McMurphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naga.
McMurphy looks to land a combination but Naga avoids it well.
Naga fails with the takedown
and McMurphy counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boca Naga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMurphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Naga. Naga gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McMurphy but McMurphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McMurphy.
McMurphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMurphy's waist but McMurphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naga off to one side.
McMurphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Naga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McMurphy's guard.
Naga won't allow McMurphy to sweep him here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McMurphy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McMurphy keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McMurphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naga wants to get back to full guard.
Naga blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMurphy.
Naga is looking to improve his position.
McMurphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naga is trying to get back to full guard.
McMurphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to take a breather but Naga is having none of it.
Naga tries to get to full guard but McMurphy has control of the leg.
Naga trying to control but McMurphy postures up.
McMurphy is pressing down on Naga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naga is holding on for now.
Naga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McMurphy.

Naga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McMurphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMurphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy slips nicely into half guard.
Naga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMurphy.

Naga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMurphy pulls his head out easily.
Naga works his way to full guard. Good work.
McMurphy is in close to Naga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Naga has his foot on McMurphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMurphy works his way back into a safe position though.
McMurphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Boca Naga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Naga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMurphy is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Naga is looking for a triangle but McMurphy pushes his legs off easily.
McMurphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RP McMurphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Naga slips a straight right by McMurphy.
McMurphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naga.
McMurphy works Naga's body with a nice hook.
McMurphy throws a big shot that misses.
McMurphy throws a jab when Naga was well out of range.
Naga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McMurphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by McMurphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMurphy.
McMurphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

McMurphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Naga to the ground. McMurphy is now in Naga's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Naga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Naga working a defensive guard here.
McMurphy preventing the sweep.
Naga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McMurphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boca Naga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to hold on but Naga pushes him away.
Naga dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga tries to control but McMurphy wriggling away.
Naga prevents McMurphy from getting the reversal.
Naga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naga cracks McMurphy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McMurphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMurphy tries to hold on but Naga pushes him away.
Naga misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naga wants to finish this one by submission but McMurphy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naga.

Naga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McMurphy is surviving well by controlling Naga's body position as best he can.

Naga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naga avoids the attempt from McMurphy to control.
RP McMurphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMurphy can't escape the position.
McMurphy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McMurphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMurphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McMurphy moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMurphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMurphy has control of Naga's left arm, preventing Naga from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naga is looking to work some ground and pound but McMurphy has wrist control.
McMurphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naga looking to pass the guard.
Naga distracts McMurphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naga throws a big right hand that misses.
Naga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMurphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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 Boca Naga.
Well McMurphy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RP McMurphy!
RP McMurphy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you everybody for coming. My opponent, hats off to you, thanks for the great fight, all respect. My coaches and Team Burns helped me so much, thank you. I will continue to shock and inspire nations'.
Boca Naga spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Epic Sax. Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bitch Dont kill My Vibe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dragon
vs
Sanchez

178 cm
31
255 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
236 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Dragon counters with a big left hand that crumples Sanchez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Dragon!
Steve Dragon retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Dragon waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Diego Sanchez had this to say: 'Thanks to my coaches and congratulations to the winner he is a great fighter and thank you to my sponsors and thanks for all who supported me '.