UVT 272: ID4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bendo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Falter. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bendo
vs
Mangabeira

175 cm
30
190 lbs
13 - 19 - 1

185 cm
36
193 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hendo Bendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mangabeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bendo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mangabeira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mangabeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bendo manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangabeira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bendo is adopting a defensive guard.

Mangabeira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo misses with a two punch combination.
Bendo misses with the combination.
Bendo throws a right hand that Mangabeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangabeira also avoids with ease.

Bendo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bendo scoring with punches and elbows.
Bendo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bendo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mangabeira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bendo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mangabeira working to try and regain half guard.
Bendo lands a couple of good shots and Mangabeira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangabeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bendo's guard. Nice work there by Mangabeira.
Bendo controlling the position.
Bendo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bendo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bendo keeping moving, preventing Mangabeira from controlling successfully.

Mangabeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangabeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mangabeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangabeira has gone for a leg lock! Bendo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mangabeira's guard.
Bendo looking to sit in guard and control but Mangabeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mangabeira won't allow Bendo to sweep him here.
Bendo keeping moving, preventing Mangabeira from controlling successfully.
Mangabeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bendo is retaining full guard.
Mangabeira passes Bendo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bendo is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendo is trying to control but can't.

Bendo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangabeira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bendo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mangabeira is looking to take a break and control but Bendo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangabeira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bendo!
Mangabeira thowing shots but they're missing.
Bendo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mangabeira on the ground.

Mangabeira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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 Hendo Bendo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bendo fails to land with a series of punches.

Bendo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangabeira's guard.
Bendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bendo wants to pass the guard but Mangabeira is keeping the position.
Mangabeira looking to control.
Bendo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangabeira is keeping the position for now.
Bendo throws an elbow that misses. Mangabeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bendo's guard. Nice move by Mangabeira!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangabeira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bendo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bendo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bendo!
Mangabeira keeping his opponent close.
Mangabeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mangabeira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangabeira.
Bendo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangabeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bendo looking to pass the guard.
Mangabeira looking to control.
Bendo content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangabeira has wrist control.
Hendo Bendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangabeira keeping moving, preventing Bendo from controlling successfully.
Mangabeira trying to keep a closed guard but Bendo is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodrigo Mangabeira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Some wild striking there from Bendo.
Mangabeira dodges the punch combination from Bendo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira throws a low kick, looking for Bendo's leg but Bendo calmly moves out of range.
Mangabeira tries to clinch there but Bendo circles away.
Bendo has a takedown stuffed.
Bendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bendo!
Bendo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodrigo Mangabeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangabeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bendo throws a combination that misses
and Mangabeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Hendo Bendo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bendo misses with a double jab

and Bendo is countered with a crisp right hand from Mangabeira that sends him to the canvas! Mangabeira follows him to the mat into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Mangabeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hendo Bendo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bendo tries to keep at a distance but Mangabeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bendo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mangabeira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Mangabeira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bendo is working for takedown but Mangabeira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mangabeira misses with some punches.
Bendo takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangabeira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bendo up against the cage.
Bendo wants to take the fight to the mat but Mangabeira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Bendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mangabeira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hendo Bendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bendo misses with a combination

and Mangabeira moves into the clinch.
Mangabeira stalling the fight.
Bendo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bendo goes for a takedown attempt but Mangabeira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo throws a series of punches but Mangabeira avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Bendo.
Mangabeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Bendo misses.
Bendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangabeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Bendo fails with the takedown.
Mangabeira walks into a jab.
Bendo shoots in for a takedown but Mangabeira shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangabeira momentarily.
Bendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up.
Bendo swinging wildly here.
Bendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangabeira counters with a straight right hand.
Bendo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bendo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendo lands a right hook to the body.
Bendo scores with a nice strike.
Bendo misses with a double jab

and Mangabeira lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bendo to the mat!

Bendo is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangabeira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oh Bendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendo Bendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangabeira takes one on the button.

Mangabeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangabeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bendo backwards.
Mangabeira lands with a light punch inside.
Bendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bendo is looking for a takedown.
Mangabeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bendo backwards.
Mangabeira taking a breather.
Mangabeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bendo wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mangabeira fails to land.
Bendo blocking some punches.

Bendo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mangabeira regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo trying to control but Mangabeira is working from the bottom.
Bendo throws a strike but Mangabeira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Bendo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mangabeira wants to pass the guard but Bendo is keeping the position.
Mangabeira passes Bendo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mangabeira moves into full mount! Bendo won't be happy about that!

Mangabeira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bendo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mangabeira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bendo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Mangabeira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Raveneye could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lassi Lambada's chin.

Raveneye
vs
Lambada

179 cm
30
195 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

188 cm
34
200 lbs
21 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raveneye walks into a stiff left hand from Lambada.
Raveneye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lambada wants to clinch up but Raveneye keeps it at a distance.
Lambada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambada misses with a right hand
and Raveneye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambada lands a glancing blow to the side of Raveneye's head.
Lambada tries to clinch up but Raveneye circles away and keeps his distance.
Lassi Lambada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raveneye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raveneye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lambada throws a looping overhand right but Raveneye ducks down to avoid it.
Lambada moves in looking to clinch but Raveneye pushes him off.
Lambada throws a big shot that misses.
Lambada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lambada darts in and clinches Raveneye up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raveneye.
Lambada tries to work over Raveneye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambada is leaning against Raveneye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raveneye tries to circle away but Lambada has him pinned against the cage.
Lambada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lambada wants to take the fight to the mat but Raveneye manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lambada misses with a body punch.

Lambada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lambada manages to end up in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lambada controlling from side mount.
Lambada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raveneye is not content to let Lambada control the position.
Lambada working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lambada is chipping away with strikes.
Lambada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lambada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lambada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Raveneye tries to buck Lambada off but Lambada is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada wants to control but Raveneye is keeping him busy.
Raveneye taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raveneye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambada on the ground.
Lambada is staying tight to Raveneye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lambada working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Raveneye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raveneye stops Lambada from passing to mount.
Lambada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Raveneye is looking to reverse the position.
Lambada is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raveneye looking for a sweep but Lambada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lambada landing strikes from the mount.
Raveneye is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Lambada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lambada trying to control but Raveneye is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lassi Lambada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lambada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raveneye seems a little lost for a moment, as Lambada dominates the positioning.
Lambada advances to mount.
Raveneye tries to hold on but Lambada postures up.
Raveneye is looking to get to half guard.
Lambada controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye is in a horrible position here. Lambada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lambada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Lambada connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lassi Lambada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambada dominating with strikes here.
Raveneye regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Lambada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Raveneye is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada lands strikes from half guard.
Raveneye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raveneye looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lambada lands with a punch from half guard.
Lambada works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lambada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raveneye is looking to escape.
Raveneye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada controlling his opponent.
Lambada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raveneye is trying to escape the mount.
Lambada is landing with some decent strikes but Raveneye is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raveneye sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lambada passes to full mount!
Raveneye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambada controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lambada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lambada lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambada scoring with strikes but Raveneye is staying in there.
Raveneye is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambada unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lambada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lassi Lambada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lambada stuns Raveneye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raveneye swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambada.
Lambada tries to bum rush Raveneye with a series of wild strikes but Raveneye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raveneye keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambada wants to clinch up but Raveneye keeps it at a distance.

Lambada instigates a clinch.
Lambada tries to throw a body punch but Raveneye avoids it by throwing Lambada back against the cage.

Lambada manages to break the clinch.
Lambada throws an off balance right hand
and Raveneye counters with a thumping low kick.
Raveneye throws a big shot that misses.
Raveneye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambada.
Lambada lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada lands a slapping body shot.
Raveneye staying out of range there.
Raveneye throws out a leg kick but Lambada moves out of range and Raveneye only half commits.
Lambada misses with a wild body shot.
Lambada tries to clinch but Raveneye is having none of it.
Lambada misses with the combination.
Lambada tries to clinch up but Raveneye circles away and keeps his distance.
Lambada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raveneye.
Lambada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raveneye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye misses with a leg kick.
Lambada's corner calls for a 1-2. Lambada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lambada misses with a series of wild punches.
Lambada throws a body punch but Raveneye moves out of range.
Lambada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambada misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambada. Raveneye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambada misses with a left hand
and Raveneye counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lambada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raveneye is trying to control but can't.
Raveneye is looking for a sweep. Lambada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye won't allow Lambada to pass to mount.
Raveneye is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambada wants to pass the guard but Raveneye is defending well.
Raveneye trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lambada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raveneye's head.
Lambada is looking to take a break and control but Raveneye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lambada controlling the pace.
Lassi Lambada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raveneye defending well as Lambada loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Raveneye to counter with a crisp jab.
Lassi Lambada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raveneye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lassi Lambada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raveneye has time to react.
Lambada looks to throw the jab but Raveneye is out of range.

Lambada instigates a clinch.
Raveneye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lambada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lambada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lambada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raveneye is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lassi Lambada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lambada 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lassi Lambada!
Lassi Lambada thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Two Steps from Hell. Din Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asher Lee's chin.

Thomas
vs
Lee

186 cm
30
190 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

192 cm
40
192 lbs
37 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee 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.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like Din Thomas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Thomas misses.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thomas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thomas looks to clinch but Lee throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thomas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Asher Lee!
A very excited looking Asher Lee 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by Goldust theme. Eduardo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Numb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gold
vs
Eduardo

185 cm
41
195 lbs
32 - 16 - 1

185 cm
33
200 lbs
17 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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 32 - 16 - 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 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Gold lands a glancing blow to the side of Eduardo's head.

Eduardo gets a clinch.
Eduardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.

Eduardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eduardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Eduardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold misses with a hook. Eduardo ducked under it nicely.

Eduardo pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Eduardo misses with a body punch.
Gold working aggressively here.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Eduardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Eduardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold is leaning against Eduardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eduardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gold won't want to take too many of those.
Eduardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold cracks Eduardo with a nice body shot.

Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Eduardo forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Eduardo blocks an uppercut.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Eduardo is controlling him.
Eduardo pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eduardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eduardo scores with a knee to the head.
Gold lands an uppercut.

It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
Eduardo has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eduardo backwards.
Eduardo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gold pushes Eduardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eduardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eduardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Eduardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eduardo.
Eduardo scores with a nice body kick.
Gold lunges at Eduardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eduardo's hand.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Eduardo.
Eduardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Gold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eduardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Gold misses.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Eduardo is looking to clinch.

Gold darts in and clinches Eduardo up against the cage.
Eduardo landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eduardo trying to stall but Gold improves his position.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold keeps control of Eduardo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Eduardo tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.

Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eduardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Eduardo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eduardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Eduardo closes the distance and clinches.
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 misses with some punches.
Gold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Eduardo.
Eduardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Eduardo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.

It looks like Jamie Gold has been cut.
Eduardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eduardo has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Eduardo landing knees to the head.
Eduardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Eduardo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Eduardo closes the distance and clinches.
Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Eduardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos Eduardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Gold throws a head kick but Eduardo moves out of range.
Gold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eduardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Eduardo moves away from the strike by Gold.

Gold moves into the clinch successfully.
Eduardo is trying to break the clinch but Gold is controlling him.

Eduardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Eduardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gold counters by clinching up.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eduardo trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Eduardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eduardo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Eduardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Gold with that takedown attempt.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Eduardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gold doesn't seem phased though.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Eduardo pushes him off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gold crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eduardo - the referee stops the clock and Gold gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eduardo. Gold manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Gold checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eduardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Eduardo tries to clinch up.

Eduardo closes the distance and clinches.
Eduardo taking a breather.
Eduardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gold has Eduardo pressed against the cage, preventing Eduardo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Eduardo.
Eduardo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Gold.
Eduardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Eduardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eduardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gold has double underhooks.
Gold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eduardo up against the cage.
Eduardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Eduardo prevents a body shot from Gold.
Gold controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eduardo takes a step back to recover.
Eduardo avoids the head kick by Gold.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eduardo.
Jamie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eduardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Eduardo.
Eduardo misses with a low kick.
Eduardo checks a low kick from Gold.
Carlos Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eduardo misses with the combination.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Eduardo moves out of range easily.

Eduardo closes the distance and clinches.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Eduardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gold throws a body punch but Eduardo moves out of range.
Eduardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gold keeps the fight on the outside.
Eduardo moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
Eduardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eduardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gold swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eduardo counters with a body kick that stops Gold in his tracks momentarily.
Eduardo connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Eduardo ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Eduardo misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Eduardo - just one landing.
Gold blocks a head kick by Eduardo.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Eduardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Eduardo.
A good leg kick by Eduardo.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold misses the jab.
Eduardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold throws a body kick that misses.
Eduardo lands a head kick. Gold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Eduardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamie Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eduardo.

Eduardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eduardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eduardo is leaning against Gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eduardo is trying to push Gold away but Gold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold blocks the elbow strike.
Gold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gold prevents Eduardo from breaking the clinch.
Eduardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eduardo misses with some punches.
Eduardo misses with a knee to the head.
Eduardo tries to stall but Gold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Eduardo controls his hands.
Eduardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Eduardo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gold breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eduardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eduardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.

Eduardo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gold, pushing him back against the cage.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but Eduardo blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eduardo obliges.

Eduardo breaks from the clinch.
Carlos Eduardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Eduardo's shoulder, as Eduardo tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eduardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Eduardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eduardo scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eduardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eduardo lands a head kick!
Eduardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gold counters with a right hand to the body.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Eduardo counters with an inside leg kick.
Gold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Gold misses.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eduardo lands with a thumping leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Eduardo!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Eduardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Jackass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackass comes into the arena with Guns N' Roses: Welcome To The Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jackass
vs
Redmond

180 cm
35
149 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

166 cm
28
157 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Jackass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackass throws a wild body kick that Redmond sees coming a mile off.

Redmond clinches up against the cage.
Redmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackass's defenses.

It looks like Bam Jackass has been cut.
Redmond lands an elbow that stopped Jackass in his tracks for a moment.
Redmond effectively controlling the action here.
Redmond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redmond tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackass avoids the damage to the body.
Redmond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bam Jackass's cut is getting worse.
Jackass landing knees to the head.

Redmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redmond throws a shot from downtown. Jackass moves away and avoids it.
Jackass just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Jackass's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackass. Jackass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackass tries to clinch but Redmond is having none of it.

Redmond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackass is working to avoid the ground and pound but Redmond connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond throwing strikes but Jackass manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Redmond tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jackass decides to stand back up. Jackass steps back and let's Redmond get back to his feet.
Jackass wants to clinch up but Redmond keeps it at a distance.
Redmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Redmond moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackass as Redmond tries to tie him up.
Jackass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redmond blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redmond avoids the elbow strike from Jackass, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redmond goes for a takedown attempt but Jackass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Redmond scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Redmond misses with the ground and pound.
Redmond throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Redmond working the strikes but Jackass uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Redmond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackass defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redmond stops Jackass from getting back to his feet.
Redmond thows a huge punch but Jackass dodges it nicely.
Redmond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redmond throws a strike but Jackass avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackass keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
Redmond is working Jackass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redmond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Redmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Redmond.
Jackass lands a nice looking body shot.

Jackass forces Redmond back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackass effectively controlling the action 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!
Jackass trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redmond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Redmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Jackass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackass is looking to clinch.
Redmond swinging wildly here.
Redmond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redmond somewhat.
Redmond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackass's waist but Jackass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redmond off to one side.
Jackass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Redmond clinches with his opponent.
Redmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Redmond pulls guard.

Redmond is working an open guard so Jackass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackass is looking to clinch.
Redmond throws a head kick but Jackass moves out of range.
Jackass wants to clinch up but Redmond keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackass tries to clinch there but Redmond circles away.
A punch combination from Redmond misses.
No joy there for Redmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jackass forces Redmond back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Jackass.

It looks like Nathan Redmond has been cut.
Jackass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redmond blocks an elbow strike from Jackass.
Redmond lands with a right to the head.
Redmond misses with some punches.
Jackass throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackass.
Redmond effectively controlling the action here.
Redmond tries for a takedown but Jackass manages to get underhooks.
Bam Jackass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
Jackass leaning against his opponent.
Jackass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackass misses with an elbow strike.
Redmond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redmond is breathing heavily.
Jackass lands an elbow inside.
Redmond takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackass.
Jackass lands a knee to the head.
Redmond tries to pull guard but Jackass forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Redmond misses with a body punch.
Redmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redmond is defending well for now.
Redmond slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Jackass.
Jackass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackass lands a nice elbow.
Redmond blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackass.
Redmond takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redmond's defenses.

Redmond is rocked!
Jackass lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackass blocks an elbow strike.
Redmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Redmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackass finish him?

That has opened up Nathan Redmond's cut even more.
Redmond is looking to control Jackass's arms but Jackass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redmond has his back to the cage.
Jackass jerks Redmond's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Redmond drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jackass goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jackass because Redmond was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bam Jackass!
Bam Jackass seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Dubonet
vs
Phillips

185 cm
41
150 lbs
31 - 26 - 2

180 cm
37
156 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dubonet's hands.
Dubonet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dubonet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Dubonet slips a jab from Phillips.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubonet throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips connects with an inside leg kick.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dubonet's head backwards.
Dubonet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Phillips there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Dubonet lands a head kick. Phillips smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dubonet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dubonet misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Dubonet avoids them all with ease.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stuns Dubonet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Phillips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dubonet is trying to defend but Phillips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips looks to land a strike but Dubonet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips controlling from the top position.

Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubonet.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Dubonet's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubonet.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Phillips moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phillips lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Dubonet. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubonet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Phillips.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
Jab from Phillips.
Dubonet throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Dubonet misses with a body kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Dubonet lands a jab to Phillips's midsection.
Phillips is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dubonet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dubonet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillips throws a jab when Dubonet was well out of range.
Phillips steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubonet. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet throws out a leg kick but Phillips moves out of range and Dubonet only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dubonet ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips moves out of range as Dubonet throws a body kick.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dubonet doesn't seem bothered though.
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dubonet.
Dubonet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Phillips.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips catches Dubonet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubonet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips misses with a low kick as Dubonet jumps back.
Dubonet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubonet staying out of range there.
Phillips takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dubonet throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubonet.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Dubonet.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dubonet misses with a looping left.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dubonet scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dubonet misses with a low kick as Phillips jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips scores with a one two! Dubonet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dubonet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Dubonet saw that one coming.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Phillips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubonet.
Dubonet slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dubonet with a series of wild strikes but Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubonet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips.
A good leg kick by Dubonet.
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Dubonet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dubonet counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Dubonet to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Dubonet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dubonet continues to drive forward.
Dubonet misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phillips fails to pull guard.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dubonet smiles and moves away.
Francois Dubonet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Dubonet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phillips eats them both and turns towards Dubonet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Dubonet.

Phillips is rocked!
Phillips gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Phillips tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dubonet is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Phillips buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Phillips!! Phillips is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dubonet throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Dubonet!
Francois Dubonet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody's gonna get it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bone
vs
Anthony

180 cm
41
180 lbs
37 - 35 - 0

184 cm
37
186 lbs
28 - 15 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anthony misses with a looping left.
Anthony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bone. That did some damage!

Bone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bone lands in his opponent's guard.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anthony's guard.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.

Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bone prevents Anthony from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.

Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Anthony pushes Bone off looking to stand but Bone dives back in and keeps control.

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

Bone is looking for a kimura but Anthony is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Bone 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Bone is very close to passing his half guard.

Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
Anthony is trying to stand back up but Bone is controlling him
It looks like Bone is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Anthony defending well.
Anthony is trying to stand.
Anthony is trying to get back to full guard.

Bone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Anthony defends it.
Anthony tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Anthony is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Anthony is not content to let Bone control the position.
Anthony is trying to stand up here but Bone is controlling him well.

Bone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anthony trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bone is working for a kimura but Anthony is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.

Bone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anthony is trying to defend but Bone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anthony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bone.

Bone is working for a kimura but Anthony is defending it quite comfortably.

Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony trying to control but Bone postures up.
Anthony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone.

Bone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anthony has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anthony won't allow Bone to pass to mount.

Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Anthony on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Anthony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bone is on him like a limpet, forcing Anthony back against the cage.
Anthony lands a shoulder strike.
Anthony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anthony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bone or not.
Bone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anthony misses with a body punch.
Anthony displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bone up against the cage.
Anthony receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anthony walks away with a smile on his face. Bone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthony misses with the combination.
Anthony swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Anthony - just one landing.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Anthony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Anthony.
Anthony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bone goes for a double leg but Anthony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anthony continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anthony prevents it.
Anthony trying to stall but Bone improves his position.
Anthony struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone controls his hands.
Bone misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anthony or not.
Good body shot from Bone.

Bone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bone goes for a double leg but Anthony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anthony continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Anthony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Anthony is looking to clinch but Bone is avoiding it.
Anthony throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Anthony throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bone.
Bone takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Bone misses with a hook.
Anthony looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthony lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anthony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Bone scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anthony scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bone thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony lands a lovely overhand right.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Anthony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bone feints a jab promting Anthony to slip. Bone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anthony slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anthony takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anthony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bone. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony avoids the head kick by Bone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony misses with a leg kick.
Bone throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Anthony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anthony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bone.
Justin Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Anthony clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bone misses with the head strike.
Bone is looking for a takedown.
Bone misses with some punches.
Bone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bone.
Anthony trying to control the position but instead, Bone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anthony into the cage.
Bone wants to break free but Anthony has control.
Anthony effectively controlling the action here.
Bone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anthony after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries a body shot but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony tries to work over Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anthony effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bone scores with a shoulder strike.
Anthony leaning against his opponent.
Anthony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Anthony.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Anthony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anthony has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!
After winning the bout, Justin Anthony 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simons III
vs
Aoki

172 cm
41
143 lbs
43 - 28 - 2

155 cm
42
147 lbs
39 - 22 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III misses with a body kick.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simons III checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Aoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aoki throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Aoki takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Aoki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simons III's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Simons III keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki!
Aoki wants to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Simons III's attempts to control the action.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Simons III's attempts to control the action.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Simons III isn't that keen on the idea.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simons III looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simons III looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simons III wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Simons III goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Simons III's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aoki!
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Simons III keeps him under control.
Simons III is just content to waste time from the top position. Aoki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simons III is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Simons III'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.
Simons III passes into half guard.
Simons III is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simons III is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simons III avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simons III's sensitive parts.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Simons III's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simons III moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aoki.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simons III's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Simons III blocks the leg kick.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Simons III tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simons III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Simons III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Simons III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Simons III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simons III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simons III.

Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simons III manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simons III controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki postures up in Simons III's guard and throws a big left but Simons III blocks it.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aoki is now in half guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simons III looking for the choke from the back.

Simons III is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well.

Aoki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simons III's arms.

Simons III is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aoki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Aoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simons III.

Simons III is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Simons III controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control.

Simons III is persistently looking for the submission but Aoki is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki breaks Simons III's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Simons III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 John Simons III will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aoki misses with a straight left.

Simons III has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Simons III blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simons III has Aoki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Simons III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simons III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aoki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simons III.

Simons III decides to pull guard.

Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Simons III is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simons III seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simons III can't do much from the bottom here.
Simons III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Aoki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simons III sneaks back into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki is taking a breather. Simons III says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aoki wants to control but Simons III is keeping him busy.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aoki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simons III manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simons III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
Aoki tries to break free.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Simons III is riding his opponent, not letting Aoki buck him off.

Simons III has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aoki tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III looking to break Aoki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simons III will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Simons III looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III has the hooks in. Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simons III is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Simons III. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simons III's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.

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 John Simons III.
I think Simons III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Simons III!
After winning the bout, John Simons III 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

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

Equinox
vs
Mizrahi

172 cm
42
147 lbs
51 - 27 - 1

176 cm
33
155 lbs
29 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mizrahi pushes Equinox away with a front kick.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Equinox circles away.
Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Equinox manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mizrahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Equinox slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Equinox connects with a body shot that sends Mizrahi's belly button to the back.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Equinox moves away
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Mizrahi throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mizrahi 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.

Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Equinox as Mizrahi tries to tie him up.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
Equinox is working Mizrahi over against the cage.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Equinox is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Equinox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox 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.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
A short right from Equinox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Equinox.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Mizrahi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizrahi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Equinox.
Equinox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Equinox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Equinox stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox dips to his left and cracks Mizrahi with an uppercut!
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Mizrahi.
Nice defenses there by Equinox.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.

Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Mizrahi is struggling to control the position.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
John Equinox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Equinox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mizrahi or not.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi trying to control the position but instead, Equinox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mizrahi into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Mizrahi working Equinox over with knees to the body.
Mizrahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Equinox.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox lands a nice shot to the body.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Equinox blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Equinox lands a body punch.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Mizrahi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mizrahi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Equinox counters with a one-two to the body.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Equinox takes one on the button.
Equinox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi pushes Equinox away with a front kick.
Mizrahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Equinox.
Mizrahi looks for the body kick but Equinox saw that one coming.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Equinox looks for the body kick but Mizrahi saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Equinox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Equinox. Mizrahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi looks to clinch
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizrahi.

Equinox rushes Mizrahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Equinox presses Mizrahi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Equinox is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Equinox into the cage.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Equinox is keeping busy.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Mizrahi is rocked!
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox managing to block the knees to the body from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi lands with a left to the head.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Equinox.
Nice body punch from Equinox - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
A right handed body shot lands from Equinox.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi is still on wobbly legs! Can Equinox finish him?
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mizrahi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mizrahi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mizrahi misses.
Equinox throws out a loose jab but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Mizrahi.
A jab from Equinox misses.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Equinox.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Equinox moves out of range of the body kick.
Equinox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi with a jab.
Equinox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mizrahis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mizrahi misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox slips under a jab from Mizrahi.
Equinox throws a looping overhand right but Mizrahi ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Equinox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Equinox clinches up with Mizrahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Mizrahi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox digs a right hand underneath Mizrahi's ribcage. Mizrahi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Equinox digs a right hand into Mizrahi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizrahi's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Equinox pushes Mizrahi against the cage. Equinox is working some dirty boxing. Equinox pushes off with a quick right hook! Mizrahi goes down! Mizrahi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Equinox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Equinox!
After winning the bout, John Equinox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.