CCR 55 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Minasian
vs
Kovalev

195 cm
21
246 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
245 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Kovalev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalev throws a solid leg kick but Minasian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovalev.

Minasian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kovalev's half guard.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Kovalev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian stalling.
Minasian 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovalev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kovalev is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Kovalev is trying to stand back up but Minasian is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is keen to just control but Kovalev is a slippery customer.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian prevents Kovalev from standing back up.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian moves nicely into side control.
Minasian lands an elbow.
Minasian working the ground and pound but Kovalev is defending the strikes.
Minasian working the ground and pound.
Minasian trying to control the action but Kovalev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian scores with punches from side control.
Minasian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Minasian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovalev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Minasian's guard! Nice work there by Kovalev!

Kovalev is sitting in close to Minasian's body. Minasian has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kovalev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kovalev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Minasian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Levon Minasian!
Levon Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Peter Kovalev had this to say: 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White McNuggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Arnold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to White McNuggets's chin.

Arnold
vs
McNuggets

175 cm
21
152 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

177 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McNuggets clinches up against the cage.
McNuggets blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McNuggets landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McNuggets tries a knee to the head but Arnold blocks it.
McNuggets landing knees to the body.
McNuggets is pushing Arnold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

McNuggets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McNuggets clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McNuggets has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Arnold wants the takedown. McNuggets is fighting it off but Arnold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McNuggets's guard against the cage.
McNuggets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arnold manages to get himself to full guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNuggets slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets preventing the sweep.

Arnold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNuggets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNuggets controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
McNuggets's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Arnold working for a triangle but McNuggets defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold keeping full guard, as McNuggets tries to pass.
McNuggets is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets is pushing down on Arnold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arnold is fighting to maintain full guard but McNuggets has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNuggets is controlling the pace.

McNuggets is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arnold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arnold is holding on to half guard well.
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
McNuggets's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arnold wants to sweep here but McNuggets controlling him for the moment.
Arnold wants to control but McNuggets passes easily into half guard.
McNuggets slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.
McNuggets controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is looking for a sweep. McNuggets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McNuggets listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

McNuggets gets a clinch.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold avoiding damage as McNuggets throws knees to the body.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold leaning his opponent against the cage.

Arnold has McNuggets pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arnold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McNuggets tumbling to the mat - Arnold dives into McNuggets's guard.
McNuggets is pulling down on Arnold's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnold, at least for the moment.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets keeping full guard, as Arnold tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold preventing the sweep.
Arnold is fighting to break McNuggets's control of his arms but McNuggets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

McNuggets looking for subs off his back but Arnold has passed one foot through into half guard.
McNuggets wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McNuggets is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses.

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.
McNuggets can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arnold controls the pace.

McNuggets throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNuggets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNuggets is trying to hold Arnold in close to prevent damage but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
Arnold not doing much here.

Arnold is looking for a kimura here.
McNuggets gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McNuggets is looking for a triangle but Arnold pushes his legs off easily.
McNuggets bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arnold's guard.

McNuggets lands a couple of digs.
McNuggets postures up.
McNuggets sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McNuggets works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McNuggets seems content to control.
Arnold wants to control but McNuggets is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McNuggets is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arnold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNuggets is working away from the top position though.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but McNuggets has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNuggets connects with a nice short shot to Arnold's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNuggets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McNuggets is pressing down on Arnold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnold is holding on for now.

McNuggets is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arnold defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

White McNuggets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Arnold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNuggets did well to prevent Arnold getting side control.
McNuggets has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnold is working away from the top position though.
Arnold wants to control but McNuggets is keeping him busy.
McNuggets controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets trying to control here.
McNuggets avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Arnold has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McNuggets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McNuggets is still trying to improve position.
McNuggets regains half guard.

Arnold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets is trying to control but can't.
McNuggets wants to improve his position but Arnold is controlling well.
Arnold tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNuggets knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McNuggets throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Arnold manages to pass to side control.
McNuggets can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets manages to get back to half guard.
McNuggets is not content to let Arnold control the position.
McNuggets moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McNuggets tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McNuggets escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arnold trying to control but McNuggets is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNuggets is on top in guard.

Frank Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White McNuggets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McNuggets stands up over Arnold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McNuggets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McNuggets stopping the sweep attempt from Arnold.
McNuggets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is trying to control the position but McNuggets postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNuggets has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White McNuggets!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

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

Louiseau
vs
Martinez

194 cm
20
218 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaijah Louiseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Louiseau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louiseau tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.

Louiseau has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Louiseau.
Louiseau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louiseau tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Louiseau back against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Louiseau won't allow it.
Isaijah Louiseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Louiseau digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louiseau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louiseau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Louiseau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Louiseau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Louiseau.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Louiseau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Louiseau slowing the pace effectively.
Louiseau scores with a shoulder strike.
Louiseau leaning against his opponent.
Louiseau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louiseau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Louiseau is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louiseau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Louiseau.
Nice body punch from Louiseau.
Louiseau stalling against the cage.
Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Louiseau won't allow it.
Louiseau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Louiseau as the two fighters clinch.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Louiseau prevents it.
Louiseau digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louiseau lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Louiseau.
Louiseau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Louiseau lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louiseau cracks Martinez with a nice body shot.
Martinez is working for takedown but Louiseau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louiseau lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Louiseau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.

Martinez is rocked!
A short left from Louiseau.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Louiseau finish him?
Louiseau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Martinez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Martinez drops to his knees and Louiseau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaijah Louiseau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swebsik Swebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swebsik Swebster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benny Perez's chin.

Perez
vs
Swebster

182 cm
26
182 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

176 cm
23
175 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Swebsik Swebster!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez dodges the punch combination from Swebster.

Swebster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perez's half guard.

Swebster seems to be looking for submissions.
Swebster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swebster is pressing down on Perez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perez is holding on for now.
Swebster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez wants to control the action here but instead Swebster manages to pass to full mount!
Swebster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Swebster uses his free foot to push down on Perez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perez.

Swebster is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Perez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Perez shrugs it off.
Swebster with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swebster controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez can't escape the position.

Swebster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
Perez tries to hold on but Swebster pushes him away.
Swebster wants to get back to his feet but Perez is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swebster fails to take his opponent's back.
Swebster is still trying to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swebster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Swebster swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Swebster's guard. A big mistake from Swebster there, giving up the dominant position!
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Swebster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Perez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swebster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swebster has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swebster wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.

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

Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swebster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swebster struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swebsik Swebster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Swebster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Perez was covering up waiting for the punch and Swebster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is trying to control the position but Swebster postures up.
Swebsik Swebster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Swebster from controlling successfully.
Swebster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swebster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swebster manages to get back to half guard.

Perez is working for a kimura but Swebster is defending it quite comfortably.
Swebster manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to pass into half guard but Swebster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swebster is in guard.

Swebster works over Perez with some ground and pound from guard.
Swebster wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Swebster lands a couple of elbows.
Swebster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Perez has his foot on Swebster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swebster works his way back into a safe position though.
Swebster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swebster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez controls Swebster momentarily but Swebster frees himself.
Swebster trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swebster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swebster wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Swebster is looking to work some ground and pound but Perez has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.

Swebster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swebster tries to move to mount but Perez blocks the move with his legs.
Swebster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perez!
Swebster landing shots from mount.

Swebster is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Perez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Perez shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swebster trying to control but Perez is having none of it.
Swebster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swebsik Swebster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Swebster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swebster fails with a takedown attempt.

Perez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swebster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Swebster throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perez showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swebster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swebster wants to get back to full guard.
Swebster is doing well to control the position and prevent Perez from advancing to side control.
Perez is trying to control. Swebster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.

Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Swebster defends the submission attempt.
Swebster is trying to control but can't.
Perez is just content to waste time from the top position. Swebster takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Swebster keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Swebster scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Perez trying to move into half guard but instead Swebster has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Swebster stacks Perez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Swebster!

Swebster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swebster is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swebster throws a strike aimed at the side of Perez's head but Perez avoids it well.

Swebster is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Swebster is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Swebster is working Perez over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swebster trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Swebsik Swebster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Swebsik Swebster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swebster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swebsik Swebster!
Swebsik Swebster decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Adams
vs
Gustav

190 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

188 cm
27
217 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Gustav and move into the clinch.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gustav is out of range.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gustav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
Adams looks to clinch
and Gustav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustav takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Gustav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams tries to keep at a distance but Gustav has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustav lands with a right to the head.
Adams looking to stall.
Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustav works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gustav blocking some punches.
Gustav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Gustav.
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!
A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Gustav lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav lands a right hand.
Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustav digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Gustav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Al Adams's cut is getting worse.
Gustav's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustav lands a shoulder strike.
Gustav cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustav lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustav lands a right hand.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body.
Gustav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gustav lands a shot to the body.
Gustav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustav digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gustav.
Gustav digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustav is working Adams over against the cage.
Gustav scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Gustav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Adams is rocked!
Gustav scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustav lands with a light punch inside.
Gustav lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gustav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Al Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Gustav lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Adams to his knees! Gustav keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
Post fight, Carl Gustav took to the microphone: 'I just wanna dance'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Holbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chuvalo
vs
Holbert

187 cm
27
219 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
23
181 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Chuvalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Holbert!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuvalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Holbert clinches.
Holbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Chuvalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chuvalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holbert tries to pull guard but Chuvalo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chuvalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chuvalo misses with a punch to the body.
Holbert leaning against his opponent.
Chuvalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holbert blocks a body shot from Chuvalo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chuvalo fails to land.
Chuvalo misses with some punches.
Chuvalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chuvalo misses with a punch to the body.
Holbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chuvalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Holbert.

Chuvalo clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuvalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Holbert backwards.
Chuvalo stops a takedown attempt from Holbert.
Holbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chuvalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Holbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holbert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chuvalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chuvalo misses with an uppercut. Holbert saw that one coming.
Chuvalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holbert moves away.
Chuvalo misses with a hook.
George Chuvalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuvalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuvalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holbert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chuvalo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chuvalo moves into the clinch.
Chuvalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Holbert manages to break the clinch.
Chuvalo misses the jab.
Holbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chuvalo defends it well.
Chuvalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chuvalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Holbert is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holbert tries to clinch
and Chuvalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chuvalo tries to counter by clinching up but Holbert breaks away and moves out of range.
Holbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chuvalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holbert somewhat.
Holbert dives in and grabs Chuvalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chuvalo pushes down on Holbert's head and hops out.
Chuvalo misses with a body punch

and Holbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuvalo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet but Holbert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chuvalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chuvalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holbert's guard.

Chuvalo wanted to stand there but Holbert had control of the position.
Chuvalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holbert pulls Chuvalo in close to prevent any damage.

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.

Holbert is working an open guard so Chuvalo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chuvalo throws a hook but Holbert blocks it.
Holbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chuvalo digs a good body shot into Holbert's ribs.
Chuvalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chuvalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo is looking to wear down Holbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holbert fails to land the takedown.

Chuvalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chuvalo tests Holbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chuvalo missing with a left hand there. Holbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuvalo swings for the body but Holbert moves out of range.
Chuvalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holbert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chuvalo jabs at Holbert's body.
Chuvalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuvalo lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chuvalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holbert doesn't seem phased though.
Chuvalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holbert can do to turn this around?
Holbert ducks under a wild hook from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holbert moves away.
Holbert tries for a takedown but Chuvalo circles away easily

and Chuvalo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chuvalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holbert controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuvalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chuvalo.
Holbert is breathing heavily.
Chuvalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George Chuvalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chuvalo lands a body punch.
Holbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holbert tries to pull guard but Chuvalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Holbert drops back down to his feet.
Chuvalo misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo presses Holbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chuvalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holbert backwards.
Chuvalo lands with a light punch inside.
Chuvalo scores with a nice hook to the head.

Holbert is rocked!
Chuvalo dips a shoulder and cracks Holbert with a mighty uppercut! Holbert falls back against the cage and Chuvalo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holbert is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chuvalo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo took some time post fight to say the following; 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Szalony Adi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dux
vs
Adi

188 cm
22
203 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
187 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Szalony Adi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Adi blocks the low kick.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Adi clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Dux looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Adi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux wants to slow Adi down by chopping away at his legs.

Adi clinches with his opponent.
Adi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dux scores with a shoulder strike.
Dux lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dux missing with knees to the body.
Adi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

Dux closes the distance and pushes Adi back into the cage.
Adi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adi stalling in the clinch.
Dux letting Adi take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Adi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adi is trying to stall.

Adi breaks from the clinch.

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

Adi is rocked!
Adi is holding his hands too far apart here. Dux throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Adi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Buckshank
vs
Joe

194 cm
24
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozamataz Buckshank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe slips a jab from Buckshank.
An inside leg kick lands from Buckshank.
Joe shoots and misses
and Buckshank counters with a right hand to the body.

Joe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckshank to the ground. Joe is now in Buckshank's guard.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckshank is retaining full guard.
Buckshank 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.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckshank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Joe is looking for a sweep. Buckshank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.

Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckshank defends it easily.
Buckshank trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Buckshank is stalling in the full guard.
Buckshank won't allow Joe to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buckshank tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
Buckshank looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Buckshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckshank keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buckshank is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe won't allow Buckshank to sweep him here.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckshank has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe stands up over Buckshank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Buckshank is rocked!
Buckshank has control of Joe's left arm, preventing Joe from doing any damage.
Oh Buckshank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe postures up.
Buckshank seems to have got his legs back now.

Buckshank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckshank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Buckshank wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckshank wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.

Buckshank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buckshank connects with a body shot.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckshank as he avoids it easily.
Buckshank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe.
Buckshank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
A shot to the liver by Buckshank. Beautiful body shot.
Buckshank lands a front kick.
We've been told by Buckshank's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Buckshank does it's job there.
Joe shoots and misses
and Buckshank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozamataz Buckshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Buckshank lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buckshank.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Buckshank is looking to slow Joe down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buckshank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joe is in Buckshank's guard.
Buckshank wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Glass Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe preventing the sweep.

Buckshank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Buckshank.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Buckshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckshank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe postures up.
Joe trying to control but Buckshank is working from the bottom.

Buckshank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe preventing the sweep.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Joe is nestled in close to Buckshank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buckshank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe scores with a big shot! Buckshank's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Buckshank! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.