UVT 346: 121215 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xingu Huka Huka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by go coors!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lesnar
vs
Huka Huka

166 cm
48
287 lbs
37 - 24 - 0

194 cm
26
244 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xingu Huka Huka!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huka Huka moves away.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Huka Huka circles away.
Huka Huka is looking for the big counter here.
Lesnar wants to slow Huka Huka down by chopping away at his legs.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Xingu Huka Huka has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huka Huka.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Huka Huka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huka Huka.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Huka Huka moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar misses with a leg kick.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Huka Huka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Lesnar swings for the body but Huka Huka moves out of range.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huka Huka moves away.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka slips under a jab from Lesnar.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Huka Huka slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huka Huka circles away quickly and effectively.
Huka Huka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huka Huka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Huka Huka moved out of range nicely.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Huka Huka's shoulder, as Huka Huka tries to avoid the shot.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar wants to land a leg kick but Huka Huka is out of range.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a swing at Huka Huka's ribcage but misses.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Lesnar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Huka Huka manages to break the clinch.
Huka Huka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Silverback Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Huka Huka is having none of it.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnar defends it well.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Huka Huka moves out of range.
Lesnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huka Huka avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Huka Huka unleashes a big counter combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silverback Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xingu Huka Huka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar misses with a leg kick.
Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Huka Huka is out of range.
Huka Huka blocks a jab.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huka Huka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huka Huka moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Huka Huka is having none of it.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Huka Huka struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but Huka Huka blocks it.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huka Huka tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar can't find room to land a body shot as Huka Huka controls the action.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Huka Huka controls his hands.
Huka Huka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.

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

Lesnar has Huka Huka up against the cage in a clinch.
Huka Huka has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Lesnar lands an elbow inside that Huka Huka shrugs off.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lesnar throws an elbow but misses.
Huka Huka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Huka Huka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huka Huka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Huka Huka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Huka Huka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huka Huka can do to turn this around?
Lesnar misses the jab.
Huka Huka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Huka Huka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnar defends it well.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huka Huka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huka Huka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huka Huka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lesnar misses with a straight left.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Huka Huka ducks under and follows up with a left that Huka Huka also avoids with ease.
Huka Huka slips under a jab.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Huka Huka's shoulder, as Huka Huka tries to avoid the shot.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Huka Huka is just out of range.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huka Huka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silverback Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Huka Huka circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silverback Lesnar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Huka Huka defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huka Huka wants to counter with a clinch but Lesnar pushes him away.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huka Huka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Huka Huka circles away.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Huka Huka blocks the leg kick.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar lands a jab to Huka Huka's midsection.
Xingu Huka Huka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Some bone on bone action there as Huka Huka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lesnar.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Huka Huka is just out of range.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar takes a swing at Huka Huka's ribcage but misses.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Huka Huka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar throws a hook but Huka Huka blocks it.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka blocks a jab.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Huka Huka is having none of it.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huka Huka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huka Huka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huka Huka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Huka Huka checks the leg kick.
Huka Huka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lesnar misses with a low kick as Huka Huka jumps back.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huka Huka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Huka Huka pushes him off.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Huka Huka.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar dips to his left and cracks Huka Huka with an uppercut!
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar motions for Huka Huka to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar takes a swing at Huka Huka's ribcage but misses.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar throws an off balance right hand
and Huka Huka counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.
Good work by Huka Huka as he checks the leg kick.
Xingu Huka Huka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar throws a hook but Huka Huka blocks it.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silverback Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Huka Huka is out of range and Lesnar settles back down.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnar defends it well.
Lesnar looks to clinch
and Huka Huka counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Huka Huka to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Huka Huka circles away.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Huka Huka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Huka Huka moved out of range nicely.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huka Huka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Lesnar misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silverback Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silverback Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Antona
vs
Reilly

170 cm
44
156 lbs
41 - 34 - 0

168 cm
31
155 lbs
17 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 41 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antona.
Reilly unleashes a big counter combination but Antona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Antona throws a front kick aimed at Reilly's knee but Reilly avoids it well.
Antona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antona throws a lazy body kick
and Reilly makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Antona really felt that one!
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Antona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Antona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - Antona had a free shot at his head there.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antona.
Antona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Antona moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Antona takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a series of strikes that have Antona backpedaling.

It looks like Aydine Antona has been cut.
Antona blocks the body kick.
Antona misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
It seemed like Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ray Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Antona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reilly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Antona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Antona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly throws a big counter head kick but Antona avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Reilly checks a low kick from Antona.
Antona throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Antona misses with a leg kick.
Antona loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Antona takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Antona misses with a looping right.
Reilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antona throws a lazy head kick
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Antona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antona throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Antona lands a high kick!
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antona. Antona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Antona.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Antona manages to pull guard.

Reilly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Antona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reilly.
Reilly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly lands with a straight right. Antona didn't see that one coming.
Antona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Antona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Antona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Antona blocks the low kick.
Reilly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Antona counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly lands a big head kick that sends Antona to the canvas! Reilly follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Reilly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Whom The Bell Tolls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hitmon Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lee
vs
Machida

195 cm
39
222 lbs
36 - 23 - 0

185 cm
47
205 lbs
37 - 37 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Machida throws a one two combo.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Machida fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machida throws a head kick that misses

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Machida fights it but they end up in guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Machida defends it.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Machida is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
Lee throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lee's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lee feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is stalling here. Machida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee misses with a head shot. Machida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lee won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Machida.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitmon Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Lee jabs at Machida's body.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Machida misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee cracks Machida with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machida on his heels. He'll look to pass Machida's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee stands and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Lee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
Machida wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitmon Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Machida coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Machida misses

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
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!
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
Lee scores with punches from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitmon Lee!
Hitmon Lee 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bourque
vs
Gracie

192 cm
47
156 lbs
53 - 28 - 2

160 cm
44
155 lbs
38 - 34 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 53 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bourque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Bourque misses
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Bourque.
Bourque cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
Bourque connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Bourque pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Bourque.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Bourque.
Paul Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gracie clinches up with Bourque and pushes him back against the cage.
Bourque tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Bourque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Bourque scores with a jab.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Bourque pushes him away.
Bourque connects with a jab.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bourque misses.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Gracie rushes Bourque and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bourque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bourque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Bourque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourque takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Bourque cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bourque throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Bourque takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourque.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bourque throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bourque fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Bourque is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
Bourque slips a straight right by Gracie.
Bourque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourque.
A big left from Bourque misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bourque moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Bourque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bourque lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Bourque.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bourque.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Bourque avoids it easily.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Bourque avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque works the jab nicely.
Bourque scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie is leaning against Bourque and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Bourque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.

Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bourque uses from the top position.
Gracie controls Bourque momentarily but Bourque frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bourque from controlling successfully.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bourque defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Bourque throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bourque pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.

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

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bourque dives on top into guard.

Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.

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.

Bourque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourque preventing the sweep.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bourque wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.

Bourque gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bourque works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie takes one on the button.

Bourque moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Bourque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourque avoids it.
Gracie jumps guard but Bourque stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bourque takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bourque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bourque. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Bourque lands with an overhand left.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bourque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
and Bourque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Bourque throws a one two combo.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bourque won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourque keeps working.
Gracie is thwarting Bourque's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Gracie 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeffson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bourque is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie clinches up with Bourque and pushes him back against the cage.
Bourque tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Bourque turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Gracie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bourque has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bourque is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Bourque blocks with his arms.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Bourque won't allow it.
Bourque is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourque's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bourque cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bourque blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bourque 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spooge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Litte Things - One Direction. Loves To Spooge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Bourque's chin.

To Spooge
vs
Bourque

185 cm
28
219 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

190 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge takes one to the chin there.
Loves To Spooge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Spooge connects with an inside leg kick.

Bourque has Spooge up against the cage in a clinch.
Spooge has a couple of punches blocked by Bourque.

Bourque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spooge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Bourque misses.
Spooge moves to clinch but Bourque breaks away
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spooge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spooge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bourque misses.
Bourque 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge throws a leg kick
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Spooge is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.

Spooge darts in and clinches Bourque up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque lands with a left to the head.
Spooge is working Bourque over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spooge.
Our sources have told us that Spooge has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Spooge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bourque looks winded!
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spooge tries to work over Bourque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Spooge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Spooge.

Spooge has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bourque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bourque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spooge misses with a punch to the body.
Spooge lands a nice knee to the body.
Spooge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spooge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooge missing with knees to the body.
Bourque throws a head punch that misses.
Spooge digs a right hand underneath Bourque's ribcage. Bourque let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bourque prevents a body shot from Spooge.
Spooge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spooge misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooge lands a good knee to the midsection. Bourque won't want to take too many of those.
Spooge misses with a body punch.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bourque stalling in the clinch but Spooge improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bourque.
A right hook to the body lands for Spooge.

Spooge breaks from the clinch.
Spooge wants to clinch.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Spooge.
Bourque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spooge.
Bourque tries to clinch up but Spooge circles away and keeps his distance.
Spooge tries to land a leg kick but Bourque saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge scoring well with a low kick there.
Spooge defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bourque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Spooge.
Spooge walks into a jab.
Spooge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourque.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spooge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bourque blocks a low kick nicely.
Bourque checks a leg kick nicely.
Spooge tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourque! But no joy.
Spooge misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a right hand that Spooge ducks under and follows up with a left that Spooge also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Spooge misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bourque checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Bourque checks a leg kick nicely.
Spooge wants to slow Bourque down by chopping away at his legs.
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spooge motions for Bourque to come forward. Spooge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spooge is looking to chop away at Bourque's legs.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spooge.

Spooge drives through and clinches with Bourque against the cage.
Spooge blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loves To Spooge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spooge thumps Bourque with a low kick.
Spooge throws a leg kick
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Spooge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Bourque lands a jab to the head.

Spooge closes the distance and clinches.
Bourque managing to block the knees to the body from Spooge.
Spooge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Spooge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.

Bourque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spooge throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
A nice side step and Bourque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spooge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bourque counters with a series of strikes. Spooge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spooge tries to score with a low kick but Bourque moves his leg out of the way.
Bourque throws out a counter right but Spooge avoids it with no problem.
Bourque blocks a leg kick.
Bourque throws out a counter right but Spooge avoids it with no problem.

Spooge clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spooge can't break the clinch.
Bourque stalling in the clinch but Spooge improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spooge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spooge thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque counters with a one-two to the body.
Spooge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Spooge has managed to clinch.
Spooge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spooge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spooge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bourque displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spooge up against the cage.
Bourque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spooge with a knee to the head.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Spooge.
Bourque lands an uppercut.
Bourque lands a shot to the body.
Spooge missing with knees to the body.
Spooge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bourque has him pressed against the cage.
Spooge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spooge can't break the clinch.
Bourque blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spooge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spooge throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Bourque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spooge doesn't manage to clinch there - Bourque circles away.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam Bourque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spooge misses with a leg kick
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spooge thinking.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Spooge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spooge thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Spooge ducks down to avoid it.
Spooge fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Bourque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Spooge.
Spooge throws out a leg kick but Bourque moves out of range and Spooge only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a hook but Spooge blocks it.

Spooge clinches.
Bourque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bourque stalling the fight.
Spooge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Bourque lands a nice uppercut.
Bourque tries to stall but Spooge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spooge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.

Bourque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spooge thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spooge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourque.
Spooge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bourque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spooge ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Spooge misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Spooge.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Spooge's shoulder, as Spooge tries to avoid the shot.
Spooge connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spooge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Spooge moves into range and clinches up with Bourque.
Spooge tries to throw a body punch but Bourque avoids it by throwing Spooge back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spooge.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Bourque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spooge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bourque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spooge trying to land knees to the body.
Spooge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Spooge.
Loves To Spooge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spooge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.
Bourque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooge tries a body shot but Bourque blocks it.

Spooge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spooge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spooge moves in looking to clinch but Bourque pushes him off.
Spooge is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spooge motions for Bourque to come forward. Spooge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque is looking for the big counter here.
You can see that Bourque has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Spooge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spooge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Spooge clinches up against the cage.
Spooge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spooge can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Bourque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spooge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bourque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Spooge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spooge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.

Spooge has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spooge trying to land knees to the body.
Spooge lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooge misses with a body punch.

Spooge breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bourque.

Spooge moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bourque.
Spooge has a couple of punches blocked by Bourque.
Spooge throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourque.
Spooge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Spooge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spooge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourque avoids it.
Spooge missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spooge obliges.
Spooge has had enough of the clinch but Bourque keeps him there for the moment.
Bourque tries a body shot but Spooge blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bourque blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge misses with a body punch.
Spooge takes a shot to the head.
Bourque prevents a body shot from Spooge.
Bourque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spooge obliges.
Spooge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourque's elbow.

Spooge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bourque checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Spooge is predictable there
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Spooge backing up. Spooge nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
Spooge wants to clinch up but Bourque keeps it at a distance.
Spooge throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Spooge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spooge.
Spooge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourque.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque blocks a low kick nicely.

Bourque clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque misses with some punches.
Bourque avoiding damage as Spooge throws knees to the body.
Bourque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spooges head.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Spooge as the two fighters clinch.
Spooge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourque stalling in the clinch but Spooge improves position.

Spooge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spooge walks into a straight right hand from Bourque.
Spooge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Spooge misses with a leg kick.
Bourque shapes to counter with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loves To Spooge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spooge 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loves To Spooge!
In his post fight interview, Loves To Spooge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maia
vs
Kermodian

180 cm
34
218 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

185 cm
47
215 lbs
34 - 44 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kermodian throws a big shot that misses.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kermodian tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kermodian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kermodian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kermodian throws a lazy body kick

so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kermodian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kermodian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kermodian!

Kermodian trying to control the position but Maia is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kermodian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maia regains half guard.
Kermodian is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is not content to let Kermodian control the position.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kermodian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Kermodian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kermodian trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maia has his foot on Kermodian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kermodian works his way back into a safe position though.
Kermodian trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kermodian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kermodian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Maia looking for a guillotine here but Kermodian defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kermodian stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Kermodian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kermodian is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kermodian trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Kermodian from controlling successfully.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kermodian's guard.

Kermodian keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia has gone for a leg lock! Kermodian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maia's guard.

Kermodian wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Kermodian pushes down on Maia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kermodian thows a huge punch but Maia dodges it nicely.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Kermodian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Kermodian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maia tries for a takedown but Kermodian circles away easily
letting Kermodian counter with a right hand.
Kermodian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Kermodian settles back down.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Kermodian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbal Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermodian digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermodian digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Maia moves out of range of the leg kick from Kermodian.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kermodian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kermodian.
Kermodian scores with a nice body kick.

Kermodian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Maia looking for a guillotine here but Kermodian defends easily.
Kermodian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Maia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kermodian doesn't defend quickly enough and Maia has managed to lock this one up! Can Kermodian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maia on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aderbal Maia!
Aderbal Maia 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dmx Intro. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Ostrowski

160 cm
32
145 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

150 cm
32
145 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ostrowski circles away.
Jones leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Jones gets caught flat footed, as Ostrowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ostrowski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ostrowski shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Tadeusz Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ostrowski is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Ostrowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones tries to control but Ostrowski wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski can't escape the position.
Jones avoids the attempt from Ostrowski to control.
Ostrowski can't escape the position.

Jones has control of Ostrowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ostrowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ostrowski gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

Ostrowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Ostrowski with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is still trying to improve position.
Ostrowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ostrowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski trying to control but Jones postures up.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ostrowski is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ostrowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ostrowski is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ostrowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

Ostrowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Ostrowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Ostrowski is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ostrowski is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Ostrowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ostrowski is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ostrowski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ostrowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ostrowski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ostrowski is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Ostrowski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Jones!
Our winner, Jack Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Adabisi
vs
Craftt

157 cm
33
140 lbs
28 - 7 - 0

165 cm
29
145 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Craftt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Adabisi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
Adabisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craftt avoids the body shot from Adabisi.
Martin Craftt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craftt slips under a jab from Adabisi.
Craftt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Craftt drives through and clinches with Adabisi against the cage.

Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi throws a hook but Craftt avoids it easily.

Craftt moves into the clinch.
Craftt blocking some punches.
Adabisi is trying to break the clinch but Craftt is controlling him.
Adabisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Craftt uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi pushes Craftt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craftt.
Adabisi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Adabisi.

Craftt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adabisi takes a swing at Craftt's ribcage but misses.

Adabisi pushes Craftt up against the cage in a clinch.
Adabisi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adabisi slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craftt trying to land knees to the body.
Adabisi can't break the clinch.
Adabisi has Craftt pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adabisi.
Craftt blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Adabisi breaks from the clinch.
Adabisi lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craftt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Adabisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Adabisi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craftt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Adabisi to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Craftt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adabisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Craftt.
Still in the clinch, Adabisi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craftt tries to break free but Adabisi pushes him back against the cage.
Adabisi is stalling here.
Adabisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adabisi avoids it.
Craftt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adabisi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adabisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Craftt uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi slowing the pace effectively.
Adabisi tries to throw a body punch but Craftt avoids it by throwing Adabisi back against the cage.
Craftt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adabisi.
Adabisi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craftt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adabisi misses with a punch on the inside.

Craftt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craftt tries to clinch up
and Adabisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Craftt drives through and clinches with Adabisi against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Adabisi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adabisi tries to keep at a distance but Craftt has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adabisi.

Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adabisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adabisi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Craftt rushes Adabisi and presses him up against the cage.
Adabisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craftt has Adabisi pressed against the cage, preventing Adabisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Craftt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt tries to clinch but Adabisi moves out of range.
Craftt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon Adabisi is winning the standup battle so far.
Craftt doesn't manage to clinch there - Adabisi circles away.
Craftt doesn't manage to clinch there - Adabisi circles away.
Craftt wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
Adabisi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craftt's head.
Craftt tries to clinch but Adabisi is having none of it.
Craftt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Adabisi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craftt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adabisi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Adabisi. Beautiful body shot.
Adabisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Craftt closes the distance and clinches.
Adabisi can't break the clinch.
Adabisi is trying to break the clinch but Craftt is controlling him.
Craftt is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craftt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adabisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adabisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craftt.
Simon Adabisi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adabisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Adabisi scores with a nice short uppercut.

Adabisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adabisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Craftt gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adabisi.
Adabisi throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt trying to land knees to the body.
Adabisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Craftt.
Adabisi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adabisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Craftt.
Adabisi tries to break the clinch but Craftt is controlling the position.
Craftt blocks an uppercut.
Adabisi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craftts head.
Adabisi has Craftt pressed against the cage.
Adabisi working aggressively here.
I was talking to Adabisi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Craftt blocks an uppercut.
Adabisi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craftts head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Craftt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
Adabisi missing with a left hand there. Craftt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craftt darts in trying to clinch
and Adabisi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
Adabisi misses with a hook.
Craftt doesn't manage to clinch there - Adabisi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Adabisi misses the target.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Adabisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Adabisi is looking for a counter combo.

Craftt takes the fight into the clinch.
Adabisi misses with the head strike.
Adabisi tries to break free but Craftt pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adabisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Craftt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adabisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craftt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adabisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Adabisi lands.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adabisi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adabisi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Craftt takes the fight into the clinch.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craftt's elbow.
Adabisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adabisi tries to work over Craftt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adabisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Adabisi.

Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Craftt rushes Adabisi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adabisi letting Craftt take a breather here.
Adabisi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craftt has him pressed against the cage.
Adabisi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Craftt can do to turn this around?
Adabisi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Adabisi.
Adabisi working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adabisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adabisi.
Adabisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi effectively controlling the action here.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Adabisi lands a nice uppercut.
Adabisi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adabisi lands a right hand.
Adabisi misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adabisi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adabisi lands an uppercut.
Adabisi misses with a punch to the body.
Adabisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adabisi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craftt moves in looking to clinch but Adabisi pushes him off.
Craftt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adabisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Craftt rushes Adabisi and presses him up against the cage.
Craftt trying to land knees to the body.

Craftt breaks from the clinch.

Craftt moves into the clinch successfully.
Adabisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adabisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Craftt.
Adabisi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craftt's elbow.
Craftt misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craftt blocks an uppercut.

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

Craftt drives through and clinches with Adabisi against the cage.

Craftt manages to break the clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch up.

Adabisi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Craftt breaks the clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Adabisi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craftt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Adabisi gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Adabisi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Craftt moves to clinch but Adabisi breaks away
and Adabisi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craftt wants to clinch up but Adabisi keeps it at a distance.

Craftt forces Adabisi back against the cage and clinches.
Adabisi is struggling to control the position.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Come on Adabisi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adabisi pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi misses with a hook from the clinch.

Craftt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch but Adabisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Craftt takes the fight into the clinch.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adabisi avoids it.
Adabisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adabisi stalling in the clinch.
Craftt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adabisi has a couple of punches blocked by Craftt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adabisi throws a head punch that misses.
Adabisi throws a head punch that misses.
Adabisi lands a nice uppercut.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adabisi working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adabisi.
Adabisi is pushing Craftt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Adabisi manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craftt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adabisi is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craftt tries to clinch but Adabisi moves out of range.
Adabisi misses with an uppercut. Craftt saw that one coming.

Craftt clinches up against the cage.
Adabisi misses with a body punch.
Adabisi working aggressively here.
Adabisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Craftt won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craftt as Adabisi tries to tie him up.
Adabisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craftt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craftt lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Adabisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adabisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craftt tries to clinch up.
It looked like Adabisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Craftt moves into the clinch successfully.
Adabisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adabisi has a couple of punches blocked by Craftt.
Adabisi stalling the fight.
Adabisi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craftt backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adabisi tries to circle away but Craftt has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Adabisi.
Craftt tries to land knees in the clinch but Adabisi avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Adabisi had his way with Martin Craftt in 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. This is the final round!

Adabisi misses with a straight right.
Craftt wants to clinch up but Adabisi keeps it at a distance.
Craftt takes one on the button.

Craftt darts in and clinches Adabisi up against the cage.
Adabisi can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Craftt.
Adabisi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adabisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adabisi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Adabisi breaks the clinch.

Craftt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adabisi misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi working aggressively here.
Adabisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adabisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Craftt uses good head movement to avoid it.

Adabisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craftt wants to clinch.

Craftt clinches.
Adabisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craftt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.

Craftt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adabisi throws a right hand that misses

and Craftt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Craftt.
Adabisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adabisi managing to block the knees to the body from Craftt.
Adabisi tries to throw a body punch but Craftt avoids it by throwing Adabisi back against the cage.

Adabisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adabisi throws a right and a left that Craftt avoids nicely.
Martin Craftt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craftt wants to clinch up but Adabisi keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Adabisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craftt wants to clinch.
Adabisi is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Craftt clinches up against the cage.
Adabisi is trying to break free.

Craftt breaks from the clinch.
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.

Craftt drives through and clinches with Adabisi against the cage.
Adabisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craftt takes a shot to the head.
Adabisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adabisi breaks from the clinch.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adabisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craftt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craftt is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
It looked like Adabisi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Craftt.
Craftt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adabisi throws a good cross that connects.
Martin Craftt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Adabisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adabisi avoids the head kick by Craftt.
Adabisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craftt wants to counter with a clinch but Adabisi pushes him away.
Craftt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adabisi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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 Simon Adabisi.
Well Adabisi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adabisi!
Simon Adabisi retains his bantamweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Mizrahi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Equinox's chin.

Mizrahi
vs
Equinox

176 cm
40
155 lbs
44 - 26 - 1

172 cm
48
147 lbs
63 - 33 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

CBK Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 63 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi misses with a double jab.
Equinox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Mizrahi scores with a nice right hand.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi connects with the punch.
Mizrahi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Equinox walks into a stiff left hand from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mizrahi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Equinox doesn't seem bothered though.
Equinox misses with a straight left.
Mizrahi is looking to counter the offense by Equinox and move into the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a body punch
and Equinox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equinox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Equinox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Equinox blocks a jab.
Equinox moves out of range as Mizrahi throws a body kick.
Equinox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Equinox misses the jab.
Equinox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi throws a right hand that misses
and Equinox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Equinox looks to land a combination but Mizrahi avoids it well.
Equinox throws a hook but Mizrahi blocks it.
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Mizrahi.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Equinox.
Mizrahi lands with a good body shot.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Equinox circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Mizrahi.
Equinox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mizrahi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Mizrahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Equinox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Equinox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mizrahi has time to react.
Mizrahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi blocks a jab.
Mizrahi connects with the punch.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Equinox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Equinox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mizrahi is out of range.
Mizrahi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Equinox moves out of range of the strikes.
Mizrahi throws a poor cross that misses
and Equinox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Equinox doesn't seem bothered though.
Mizrahi misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi clobbers Equinox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mizrahi misses the body punch

and Equinox counters by clinching up.

Mizrahi drops Equinox with a big knee straight up the middle! Equinox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Equinox is rocked!

Mizrahi forces Equinox back against the cage and clinches.
Equinox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi gets through Equinox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Equinox pushes Mizrahi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Equinox won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox presses Mizrahi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mizrahi stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Equinox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mizrahi.
Equinox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizrahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnie Mizrahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Equinox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mizrahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Equinox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizrahi under the eye.
Mizrahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Equinox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
As Mizrahi backs off Equinox throws a huge counter combo but Mizrahi manages to avoid it all.
Mizrahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizrahi lands a body shot.
Mizrahi misses with a right hand
and Mizrahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi misses the body punch
enabling Equinox to counter with a crisp jab.
Mizrahi scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Equinox to counter with a crisp jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Equinox circles away.
Mizrahi throws a lazy uppercut

and Equinox counters by clinching up.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mizrahi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Equinox up against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi stalls.
A short left from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Equinox lands a body punch.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Equinox digs a right hand into Mizrahi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizrahi's gas tank.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Equinox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mizrahi pushes Equinox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi gets through Equinox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox managing to block the knees to the body from Mizrahi.

Mizrahi drops Equinox with a big knee straight up the middle! Equinox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Mizrahi pushes Equinox up against the cage in a clinch.
Donnie Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox presses Mizrahi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Mizrahi works on Equinox's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Donnie Mizrahi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mizrahi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Equinox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big right from Mizrahi misses.

Equinox drives through and clinches with Mizrahi against the cage.
Equinox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi wants to stall.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Mizrahi would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Mizrahi struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox is working Mizrahi over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mizrahi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizrahi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mizrahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Equinox can do to turn this around?
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Equinox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox trying to control the position but instead, Mizrahi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Equinox into the cage.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Equinox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi trying to control the position but instead, Equinox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mizrahi into the cage.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Mizrahi.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi lands with a right to the head.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Equinox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Mizrahi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi takes a shot to the head.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Equinox is defending well for now.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mizrahi stalling.
Equinox tries to stall but Mizrahi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Equinox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mizrahi lands a jab to Equinox's midsection.
Mizrahi throws a big shot that misses.
Equinox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Equinox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Equinox swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Equinox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mizrahi as he connects with a hook.

Mizrahi clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Equinox gets through Mizrahi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Equinox - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Equinox gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Mizrahi lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox lands with a short punch 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!
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Equinox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mizrahi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Mizrahi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Equinox on the inside.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Equinox tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch but Equinox improves position.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mizrahi.
Equinox managing to block the knees to the body from Mizrahi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Equinox blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi working Equinox over with knees to the body.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi crunches a lovely knee into Equinox's ribcage.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Equinox blocks it with crossed arms.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mizrahi.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Equinox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Equinox working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Mizrahi had his way with John Equinox in that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mizrahi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mizrahi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEquinox.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Mizrahi throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Equinox counters by clinching up.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Equinox.
Stalling in the clinch from Equinox.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mizrahi.
Equinox works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with the head strike.

Mizrahi drops Equinox with a big knee straight up the middle! Equinox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi misses with a left hand

and Equinox moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Equinox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mizrahi is unloading with more strikes now! Equinox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Donnie Mizrahi 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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