UFF 13 Challange Accepted PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domanick Dillishaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. Johnny Unkown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Unkown
vs
Dillishaw

173 cm
27
141 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Domanick Dillishaw!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown lands a right hook to the body.
Unkown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dillishaw throws a head kick but Unkown moves out of range.
Dillishaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unkown.
Unkown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillishaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unkown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Unkown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unkown wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Unkown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domanick Dillishaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillishaw.
Unkown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillishaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unkown moves away.
Dillishaw tries to clinch up but Unkown circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillishaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown connects with a right hand. Dillishaw shakes it off.
Dillishaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unkown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillishaw's knee momentarily.
Dillishaw throws a body shot but no joy.

Unkown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillishaw, pushing him back against the ropes.
Unkown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unkown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillishaw or not.
Unkown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillishaw.
A shot in the inside from Unkown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unkown obliges.
A short left from Unkown.

Dillishaw is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Unkown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Unkown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillishaw backwards.
Dillishaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Unkown finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Unkown.
Unkown lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dillishaw to his knees! Unkown keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Unkown!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Unkown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Huang's choice of entrance music: Special Agent Huang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Huang

170 cm
27
166 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

163 cm
41
167 lbs
20 - 23 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva moves into the clinch.

Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huang tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huang stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Huang avoids the head kick by Silva.
Huang wants to clinch.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries to stall but Huang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva jumps guard but Huang stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huang throws an elbow that misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Huang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva pulls guard.
Huang wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huang wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Huang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Huang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
In his post fight interview, Marcelo Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko has chosen QoNos Death Swell as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Barcelona
vs
Roshenko

195 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

196 cm
28
270 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Worf Roshenko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roshenko closes the distance and clinches.
Barcelona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barcelona wants to take the fight to the mat but Roshenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barcelona stalling in the clinch but Roshenko improves position.

Roshenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barcelona clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barcelona trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Roshenko.

Barcelona won't enjoy being in this position. Roshenko looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barcelona is tapping - it's over boys! Roshenko picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Worf Roshenko!
An out of breath Worf Roshenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bubba
vs
Ferguson

185 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bubba. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Bubba closes the distance and clinches.

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

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bubba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferguson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Bubba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bubba misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bubba tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferguson cracks Bubba with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson grinds an elbow into Bubba's temple.
Ferguson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferguson looks up at the clock and then as Bubba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferguson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bubba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bubba wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Bubba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson is working Bubba over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba taking punishment in the form of punches.

Bubba is rocked!
Ferguson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bubba down.
Oh Bubba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson cracks Bubba with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ferguson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bubba is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ferguson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Ferguson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Ankarstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thiago
vs
Ankarstrom

176 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Ankarstrom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankarstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Charlie Ankarstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago thumps Ankarstrom with a low kick.
Good shot there by Thiago.

It looks like Charlie Ankarstrom has been cut.
Ankarstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ankarstrom somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Thiago misses.
Ankarstrom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ankarstrom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thiago to the mat! Thiago manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankarstrom stops Thiago from standing up.
Ankarstrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thiago's guard.
Ankarstrom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thiago pushes Ankarstrom off looking to stand but Ankarstrom dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankarstrom moves nicely into side control.
Thiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ankarstrom is controlling him well.

Ankarstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Thiago is defending well.
Ankarstrom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet but Ankarstrom drags him back down.
Ankarstrom advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to buck Ankarstrom off but Ankarstrom takes his back!
Ankarstrom punches the canvas rather than the man.

Ankarstrom is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thiago with him. Thiago is trying to defend but Ankarstrom has an arm under the chin now! Thiago grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Ankarstrom!
A victorious Charlie Ankarstrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ronny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lanier Trina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ronny
vs
Trina

180 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

180 cm
26
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Ronny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanier Trina!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ronny is trying to defend but Trina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ronny wants to control but Trina is keeping busy.
Trina thows a huge punch but Ronny dodges it nicely.

Trina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronny wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trina trying to advance position but Ronny counters by regaining guard.
Trina trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ronny's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronny has wrist control.
Ronny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ronny tries to clinch but Trina is having none of it.

Ronny gets tackled into the ropes by Trina. Trina maintains the clinch.
Trina fails to pull guard.
Ronny is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronny wants to break free but Trina has control.
Trina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ronny prevents it.
Trina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronny avoids it.
Ronny prevents Trina from breaking the clinch.
Trina taking a breather.
Ronny looking for a takedown.
Trina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronny smiles and moves away.
Jason Ronny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lanier Trina.
Trina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trina somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trina lands a really nice looking cross but Ronny seems unphased.
Ronny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trina defends well and Ronny ends up having to push Trina into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trina tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Trina successfully pulls guard.
Ronny passes Trina's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trina has hold of Ronny's hands but Ronny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ronny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trina keeps working.
Ronny trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronny gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Ronny moves into the clinch successfully.

Ronny manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trina!

It looks like Jason Ronny has been cut.
Ronny tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronny stuffs the takedown attempt from Trina. Trina gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronny's corner calls for a 1-2. Ronny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronny tries to clinch up.
Ronny has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanier Trina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ronny's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ronny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronny swivels and escapes.
Ronny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ronny tries for a takedown but Trina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ronny clinches.

Ronny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trina throws a nice head kick!
Ronny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Trina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trina misses with a takedown attempt

and Ronny counters by moving into the clinch.
Jason Ronny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lanier Trina.
Trina jumps guard but Ronny stands there with Trina around his waist. Trina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trina prevents a takedown attempt there.

Trina pulls guard successfully.
Ronny wants to control from the top but Trina keeps moving.
Ronny with a nice head shot there.
Ronny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trina is keeping the position for now.
Trina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronny trying to control the position from guard on top but Trina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronny forces his way into half guard.

Ronny is working for a kimura but Trina is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronny tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trina controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trina is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ronny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronny blocks a head kick by Trina.

Trina moves into the clinch.
Trina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronny fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Trina breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ronny looking to stall.

Trina gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ronny regains guard.
Ronny wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trina is controlling him.
Trina trying to control but Ronny is working from the bottom.

Ronny looking for subs off his back but Trina has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trina tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ronny controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanier Trina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Ronny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trina fails to land the takedown.
Ronny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronny throws out the jab.
Trina tries to clinch up but Ronny circles away and keeps his distance.
Trina is looking to clinch but Ronny is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trina.
Ronny misses with a takedown attempt - Trina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ronny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Trina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronny won't allow Trina to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronny forces his way into half guard.
Ronny throwing shots but Trina is blocking nicely.
Trina wants to control but Ronny is keeping busy.
Ronny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronny seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ronny seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronny prevents Trina from improving his position.
Trina trying to control but Ronny postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trina looks for a takedown but Ronny sprawls well.
Jason Ronny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lanier Trina.
Trina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ronny paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trina tries for a takedown but Ronny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronny shoots for a double leg takedown but Trina sprawls well. He's pushed Ronny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lanier Trina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ronny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trina.
Trina keeps the fight on the outside.

Ronny moves into the clinch successfully.

Ronny lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ronny is looking to take a break and control but Trina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trina trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ronny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Trina is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronny.
Trina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jason Ronny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lanier Trina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronny misses with a head shot. Trina uses the momentum to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Ronny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trina 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanier Trina!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Porsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arenas comes to the ring accompanied by Alive-Krewella. Nicklas Porsin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicolas Arenas's chin.

Arenas
vs
Porsin

188 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Arenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicklas Porsin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arenas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porsin backs up against the ropes.

It looks like Nicklas Porsin has been cut.
Arenas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arenas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porsin.
Arenas throws a right and a left that Porsin avoids nicely.
Arenas throws a series of punches but Porsin moves out of range.
Arenas looks to land a left hand but Porsin moved out of range nicely.
Arenas tests Porsin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Arenas's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolas Arenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arenas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Porsin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arenas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porsin prevents Arenas from getting back to his feet.
Porsin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ultimate Fighting Federation Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arenas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porsin on the ground.

Porsin drops back looking for a leg! Arenas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arenas manages to kick Porsin off! Porsin jumps back into Arenas's guard.
Arenas wants to stand up but Porsin is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porsin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Porsin drops back looking for a leg! Arenas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arenas manages to kick Porsin off! Porsin jumps back into Arenas's guard.

Porsin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arenas wants to stand and escape but Porsin is having none of it.
Arenas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arenas tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porsin drops back looking for a leg! Arenas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arenas manages to kick Porsin off! Porsin jumps back into Arenas's guard.
Arenas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Porsin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arenas wants to stand up but Porsin is controlling him.
Porsin tries to free his leg and advance position but Arenas is retaining full guard.
Arenas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porsin is controlling him.

Porsin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porsin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porsin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arenas wants to stand up but Porsin is controlling him.

Porsin drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Porsin seems to have locked his on tight now - Arenas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Porsin, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nicklas Porsin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

House
vs
Barchandao

185 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick House!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House tries to bum rush Barchandao with a series of wild strikes but Barchandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barchandao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barchandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
House jabs Barchandao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
House throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
House throws a jab when Barchandao was well out of range.
Barchandao scores with a jab to the body.
Barchandao takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
House scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
House throws a body punch but Barchandao moves out of range.
Jab from Barchandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Barchandao misses.
We've been told by House's head coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barchandao throws a hook but House blocks it.
House slips a jab from Barchandao.
Barchandao blocks a head kick by House.
Good shot there by House.
House keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Barchandao. That snapped House's head back.

It looks like Brick House has been cut.
Jab, jab by House - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barchandao's coach down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barchandao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barchandao, as that shot connected.
Barchandao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
House misses with a hook.
Barchandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barchandao throws a hook to the side of House's head but House sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barchandao throws a big shot that misses.
Barchandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Barchandao there.
House takes a jab right on the kisser.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barchandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barchandao looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barchandao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by House.

House is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House looks to land a right hand but Barchandao moved out of range.
Oh House is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barchandao lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens House up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barchandao from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw House's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milosz Barchandao!
Milosz Barchandao is the new welterweight champion!
Milosz Barchandao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ninja
vs
Malapitan

150 cm
27
145 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

180 cm
37
140 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malapitan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ninja is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
Ninja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Malapitan is thwarting Ninja's attempts to control the position.

Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan is thwarting Ninja's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Malapitan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninja is just riding it out for now. Malapitan eventually gives up the hold.
Ninja taking some punishment here, with Malapitan in his half guard.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ninja defending well though.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ninja defending well though.
Ninja is trying to maintain the position but Malapitan is very close to passing his half guard.
Malapitan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ninja can't escape the position.
Malapitan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ninja?
Ninja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malapitan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ninja is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan lands a couple of good shots and Ninja has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ninja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Malapitan cracks Ninja with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ninja from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Malapitan lands punches and elbows.
Malapitan has the hooks in. Ninja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Malapitan tries to keep control of the position but Ninja is staying busy.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Malapitan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ninja tries to escape the position.
Ninja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Malapitan is controlling well.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malapitan tries to pass to full mount but Ninja defends it.
Malapitan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ninja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja has Malapitan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Malapitan is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Ninja is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
Ninja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ninja trying to control the position here.
Malapitan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ninja manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Ninja wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Ninja won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja pushes down on Malapitan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Malapitan counters with a single leg into guard. Ninja didn't expect that.
Ninja wants to sweep here but Malapitan controlling him for the moment.
Malapitan trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Ninja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja passes into half guard.
Malapitan pushes Ninja off looking to stand but Ninja dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ninja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Malapitan is holding on tight.
Malapitan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ninja prevents Malapitan from standing back up.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Ninja moves nicely into side control.
Ninja working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ninja is trying to get an arm triangle but Malapitan is defending well.

Ninja swings around for an armbar but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ninja's guard.
Malapitan trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja is controlling Malapitan's posture.
Malapitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Malapitan postures up.

Ninja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja has wrist control.
Ninja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malapitan's guard.

Malapitan looking to control.
Malapitan wants to stand but Ninja is controlling the position.
Ninja wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is keeping the position.
Ninja is working hard here to advance position.
Malapitan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
Malapitan has control of Ninja's left arm, preventing Ninja from doing any damage.
Malapitan looking to control.
We've been hearing that Ninja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malapitan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malapitan stuffs the takedown.
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 Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ninja shoots and misses
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninja is defended easily by Malapitan.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a thumping low kick.
Malapitan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ninja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed

and Malapitan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Malapitan distracts Ninja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ninja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Ninja can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ninja has hold of Malapitan's hands but Malapitan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to control. Ninja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ninja actively working from the bottom here.
Malapitan winds up and cracks Ninja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ninja wants to control but Malapitan is keeping busy.
Malapitan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malapitan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ninja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malapitan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malapitan prevents Ninja from improving his position.
Ninja trying to control from the bottom.
Ninja is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ninja defending well though.

Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt.
Ninja is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Malapitan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malapitan working the head and body with strikes.
Malapitan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malapitan wants to free his trapped foot but Ninja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malapitan throwing shots but Ninja is blocking nicely.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ninja is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malapitan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ninja keeping control of the position.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Ninja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt.
Ninja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
After winning the bout, Dmonray Malapitan 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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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Le Banner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clinton West's chin.

Le Banner
vs
West

190 cm
32
217 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

193 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton West!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Banner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
West tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner working the ground and pound from side control.
Banner lands an elbow.
Banner lands a decent elbow from side control.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down West's shoulder. That is not cool.
West is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banner working the head with strikes.
Banner lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt West! Banner senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put West out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner retains his light heavyweight title!
Jerome Le Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Clinton West stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better fighter, tonight. He deserves the win, and the title. Congratulations.'.