MFC 25: Moment of Truth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorion Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Fontoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sane
vs
Fontoura

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorion Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Fontoura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sane cracks Fontoura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fontoura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sane finish him?

It looks like Rodrigo Fontoura has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Fontoura is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Sane ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fontoura clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorion Sane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hash Ishe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hash Ishe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Henrique
vs
Ishe

179 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lauro Henrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hash Ishe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ishe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henrique is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ishe trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Henrique had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ishe defends it easily.
Ishe trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishe controlling from the top position.
Henrique lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ishe!
Henrique dominating with strikes here.
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.
Ishe working to try and regain half guard.
Henrique thowing shots but they're missing.
Henrique breaks from Ishe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Henrique there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henrique lands with some strikes.
Ishe is in all sorts of trouble here.

Henrique moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ishe has worked his arm free - good work by Ishe!
Ishe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henrique.
Henrique throwing strikes but Ishe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishe is chipping away with strikes.
Henrique gets back to half guard.
Henrique is trying to get back to full guard.

Henrique looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishe winds up and cracks Henrique with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henrique is looking to improve his position.

Ishe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henrique slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Henrique connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ishe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ishe is in all sorts of trouble here.

Henrique looking to secure an arm triangle but Ishe defends it well.

Henrique is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ishe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ishe!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henrique escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
Ishe is looking to work some ground and pound but Henrique has wrist control.

Henrique is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishe is aware though and is defending well.

Ishe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ishe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ishe with a flurry of punches that miss.

Henrique working for a triangle but Ishe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from Ishe lands.
Henrique tries for a takedown but Ishe circles away easily

and Ishe counters with a takedown into side control.
Ishe trying to control the position but Henrique is working away.
Lauro Henrique overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ishe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ishe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henrique is letting Ishe control him for a moment.
Henrique manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ishe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henrique.
Ishe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Ishe seems to be working for a kimura but Henrique defends the submission attempt.
Ishe is breathing heavily.
Henrique regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishe wants to control from the top but Henrique keeps moving.
Henrique is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henrique sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ishe defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique is pressing down on Ishe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ishe is holding on for now.
Henrique not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishe wants to get back to his feet.
Ishe taking some punishment here, with Henrique in his half guard.
Henrique thows a huge punch but Ishe dodges it nicely.
Ishe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henrique thows a huge punch but Ishe dodges it nicely.
Henrique throws a strike but Ishe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ishe's head.
Henrique with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henrique prevents Ishe from getting back to his feet.
Henrique connects with a couple of short punches.
Ishe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henrique is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henrique accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henrique is working Ishe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henrique thows a big elbow that misses.
Ishe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henrique working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henrique's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henrique with a nice head shot there.
Henrique throws a big right hand that misses.
Henrique working some strikes from top position.
Henrique works over Ishe with some ground and pound from guard.
Ishe is looking to stand up but Henrique isn't so interested in that idea.
Henrique throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ishe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henrique lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hash Ishe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Henrique with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ishe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henrique won't be happy with that.

Ishe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henrique tries to buck Ishe off but Ishe is having none of it.

Ishe stands up and beckons Henrique to his feet.
Henrique fails with the takedown

and Ishe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henrique has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ishe wants to pass the guard but Henrique is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henrique throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Henrique working for a triangle but Ishe defends it easily.
Ishe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishe landing with the ground and pound.

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

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.

Henrique looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Henrique is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishe defends well.
Ishe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ishe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Henrique fails with the takedown

and Ishe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Henrique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henrique is looking to control Ishe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henrique avoid being mounted?
Henrique trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishe wants to control the pace but Henrique is squirming around nicely.

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

Ishe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Henrique has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ishe but great work by Henrique.
Henrique looks up at the clock and then as Ishe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henrique smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henrique in side control, throwing shots but Ishe defends.
Henrique works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henrique sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ishe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ishe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Henrique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ishe sneaks back into half guard.
Ishe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishe has hold of Henrique's hands but Henrique slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ishe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henrique missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hash Ishe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishe 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hash Ishe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sneezer Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dogo Nobru (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.

Killer
vs
Nobru

190 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sneezer Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dogo Nobru!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobru has a takedown stuffed.
Nobru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Nobru or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Killer misses.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer throws a jab when Nobru was well out of range.
Sneezer Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.

Nobru feints and as Killer raises his hands in defense, Nobru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nobru wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nobru is controlling him.

Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nobru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking to stand up but Nobru isn't so interested in that idea.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Nobru from controlling successfully.
Nobru landing some decent shots from guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Nobru shoots in.
Sneezer Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dogo Nobru.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Killer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Killer looks to land a combination but Nobru avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer cracks Nobru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nobru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killer looks to land a combination. Nobru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Killer throws a hook but Nobru avoids it easily.
Nobru fails to land the takedown.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Nobru takes one to the side of the head.
Killer throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Nobru shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Nobru walks into a jab.
Nobru takes one to the side of the head.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
Nobru misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nobru is defended easily by Killer.
Killer scores with a hook.
Sneezer Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nobru staying out of range there.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killer thuds a left hand into Nobru's body.
Nobru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nobru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nobru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nobru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nobru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nobru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
Killer misses with a hook. Nobru ducked under it nicely.
Nobru misses with an uppercut.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Nobru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nobru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killer throws a head kick that Nobru semi-blocks.
Nobru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sneezer Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Killer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nobru in his tracks.
Nobru moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.
Killer tests Nobru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nobru blocks a jab.
Nobru shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nobru misses with a kick to the body
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nobru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nobru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sneezer Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Nobru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sneezer Killer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Nobru moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobru.
Killer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nobru doesn't seem bothered though.
Nobru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
Killer works the jab nicely.
Nobru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sneezer Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dogo Nobru.
Nobru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobru shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Nobru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nobru is breathing heavily.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.

Nobru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nobru lands in his opponent's guard.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nobru won't allow Killer to get back to his feet.
Killer wants to improve his position but instead Nobru has moved into half guard.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Nobru has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killer as he jumps to the side.
Nobru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Killer cracks Nobru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killer misses the jab.
Nobru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killer tests Nobru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer throws a series of strikes that have Nobru backpedaling.
Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nobru's calf.
Nobru tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four 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.
Killer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Killer duly obliges.
Nobru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Nobru gets a clinch.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nobru keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nobru keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nobru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Nobru has the dominant position.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nobru has him pressed against the cage.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
Nobru takes a shot to the head.
Killer can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer can't break the clinch.
Nobru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sneezer Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Killer.
Killer throws a shot to the body.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobru.
Nobru defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Killer takes a swing at Nobru's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
Killer moves out of range as Nobru throws a body kick.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nobru darts in trying to clinch
and Killer counters with a three punch combo that has Nobru backing up. Nobru nods at Killer to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer connects with the punch.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobru slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Nobru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killer counters with a left to the body.
Nobru staying out of range there.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobru.
Nobru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nobru off to one side.
Sneezer Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dogo Nobru.
Nobru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nobru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nobru doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Killer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nobru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobru circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer thuds his right hand into Nobru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Killer lands a two punch combo.
Nobru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with the combination.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Nobru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nobru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nobru counters by moving into the clinch.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Nobru backs away looking to recover.
Killer lands with a hook. Nobru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nobru momentarily.
Killer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nobru on the side of the head.
Nobru checks a leg kick.
Killer clobbers Nobru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Nobru clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nobru tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Sneezer Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nobru looking for a takedown.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer tries to break free but Nobru pushes him back against the cage.
Nobru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Nobru's ribs.
A big right from Killer misses.
Nobru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
A head kick from Killer lands but Nobru takes it in his stride.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nobru dodges the punch combination from Killer.

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.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Nobru's shoulder, as Nobru tries to avoid the shot.
Nobru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killer.
Killer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nobru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nobru off to one side.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Nobru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killer throws a series of punches but Nobru avoids them all with ease.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Nobru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer digs a right hand into Nobru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nobru's gas tank.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dogo Nobru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Nobru keeps him there for the moment.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sneezer Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haku Men (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Men
vs
Santana

188 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana scores with a hook.

Men drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Men landing knees to the body.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.
Men landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Men creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Men lands a knee to the body.
Men working Santana over with knees to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Men missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men landing knees to the body.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Men working Santana over with knees to the body.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana has had enough of the clinch but Men keeps him there for the moment.
Men with a knee to the head.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Men throws an elbow that misses.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Men prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana can't break the clinch.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Men throws a knee to the head but misses.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Men prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santana tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the cage.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Men.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Men won't allow it.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Men landing knees to the body.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Men won't allow it.
Men throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.

Men breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Men manages to avoid it.
Men throws a nice head kick!
Santana swings for the body but Men moves out of range.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Men moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Men avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana throws out a powerful jab.
Men slips under a jab from Santana.
Men scores with a nice body kick.
Men scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Men fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haku Men dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Men uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Men takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Men is looking to clinch.
Men scoring well with a low kick there.
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Men.

Men gets a clinch.
Men is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana wants to break free but Men has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haku Men has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Men lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Men.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santana is trying to break free.
Santana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Men lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Men.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.
Santana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men landing knees to the body.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana working hard to break the clinch.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
Men tries a knee to the head but Santana blocks it.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Men keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Men prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Men trying to land knees to the body.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the cage.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Men won't allow it.
Men trying to land knees to the body.
Santana can't break the clinch.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santana has had enough of the clinch but Men keeps him there for the moment.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana is trying to break free.
Men working Santana over with knees to the body.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Santana tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the cage.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santana tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santana throws a right and a left that both miss.

Men has Santana up against the cage in a clinch.

Men manages to break the clinch.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Men is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Men uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Men chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Men keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Men scores with a leg kick.
Haku Men seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Men is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Men forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana can't break the clinch.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Men gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Men stands up from Santana's guard - Men perhaps looking for a knockout.
Men moves forwards but Santana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Men.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Men.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Men sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Men feints and then cracks Santana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santana down.

Men rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Men working Santana over with knees to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Men.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Men is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men landing knees to the body.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Men won't allow it.
Men lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Men.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Santana blocks an elbow strike.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Men pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Men tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Men wants a takedown.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.
Men has Santana pressed against the cage, preventing Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Men drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Men keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the cage.

Men's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santana checks a low kick from Men.
Santana misses with a straight left.
Santana misses with a wild combination.
Carlos Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Haku Men is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Men feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santana's calf.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Men wants to clinch up but Santana keeps it at a distance.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Men throws a head kick that half lands.

Men forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Santana tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.

Men pulls guard successfully.
Carlos Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Men pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haku Men showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Men 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haku Men!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Booth
vs
Buster

191 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster slips a straight right by Booth.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buster was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Booth swings for the body but Buster moves out of range.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Booth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Buster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Booth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Buster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Booth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buster, into his guard.
Buster looking for a sweep. Not yet Buster, not yet.
Booth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buster is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth wanted to stand there but Buster had control of the position.
Buster trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
Buster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Booth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Buster is adopting a defensive guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Potemkin Buster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Buster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Booth pushes Buster off looking to stand but Buster dives back in and keeps control.

Buster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buster.

Buster seems to be working for a kimura but Booth defends the submission attempt.

Buster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buster is working for a submission of some sort.

Buster seems to be working for a kimura but Booth defends the submission attempt.

Buster seems to be working for a kimura but Booth defends the submission attempt.
Booth looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four 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.

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

Buster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buster looks gassed!
Booth is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buster darts in and clinches Booth up against the cage.
Buster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booth.
Buster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Buster lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Buster is looking for a kimura here.
Booth is trying to stand back up but Buster is controlling him
Booth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Buster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Booth is trying to stand up here but Buster is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buster is breathing heavily.

Buster is working for a submission of some sort.
Booth looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buster off to one side.
Andy Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Nice shot lands for Booth.
Booth throws a hook but Buster avoids it easily.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth throws a series of punches but Buster avoids them all with ease.
Booth lands a glancing blow to the side of Buster's head.

Buster clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Booth is trying to keep an underhook but Buster manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Booth pushes Buster off and gets back to his feet.
Booth throws a jab when Buster was well out of range.
Buster fails with the takedown.
Booth misses with the combination.
Booth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buster scores with a shot to the body.

Booth tries to keep at a distance but Buster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth working hard to break the clinch.

Buster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Booth is trying to keep an underhook but Buster manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Buster moves nicely into side control.

Buster is working to tighten is grip on Booth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Booth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Buster is really squeezing tight and eventually Booth passes out! Buster breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Potemkin Buster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rya Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khali Kumtomanee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kumtomanee
vs
Koc

200 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rya Koc!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kumtomanee darts in and clinches Koc up against the cage.
Koc letting Kumtomanee take a breather here.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koc's defenses.
The referee calls for Kumtomanee to work.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Koc shrugs off.
Kumtomanee landing knees to the head.
Koc jumps guard but Kumtomanee stands there with Koc around his waist. Koc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kumtomanee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kumtomanee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kumtomanee.
Koc being controlled against the cage.
Kumtomanee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kumtomanee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koc fails to pull guard.
Khali Kumtomanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rya Koc.
Kumtomanee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koc takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Rya Koc has been cut.
Nice elbow from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow that stopped Koc in his tracks for a moment.
Koc tries to pull guard but Kumtomanee holds him up against the cage and eventually Koc drops back down to his feet.
Kumtomanee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koc's defenses.
Kumtomanee lands a nice knee to the body.
Koc looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kumtomanee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koc takes an elbow to the temple.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Koc shrugs off.
Kumtomanee lands a knee to the head.
Koc takes an elbow to the temple.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Koc shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Kumtomanee.

Koc is rocked!
Kumtomanee lands an elbow just above Koc 's eye.
Koc is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumtomanee finish him?
Koc takes an elbow to the forehead.

Kumtomanee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kumtomanee moves into full mount! Koc won't be happy about that!
Kumtomanee with shots to the head and body - Koc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kumtomanee looking to finish Koc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koc!
Kumtomanee lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumtomanee lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumtomanee lands a big shot to the head and Koc winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khali Kumtomanee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nalaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nalaban
vs
Arabi

202 cm
18
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
262 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nalaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Arabi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nalaban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nalaban lands a nice hook to Arabi's body. Arabi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arabi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nalaban connects with a nice looking jab.
Arabi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arabi looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nalaban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arabi gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Rodrigo Arabi has been cut.
Nalaban drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Arabi right on the button. Arabi goes down! Nalaban follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nalaban gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Nalaban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais MC's - Expresso da Meia-Noite. Williams has chosen John Denver's Thank God I'm a Country Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Delson Ribeiro's chin.

Ribeiro
vs
Williams

174 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Ribeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams moves into full guard.

Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Ribeiro backs away looking to recover.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribeiro. Ribeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
A shot to de liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.

Ribeiro is rocked!
Williams steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ribeiro is out on his feet! Williams sets himself and nearly takes Ribeiro's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Chica Sexy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diaz
vs
Dowd

186 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
184 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowd moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Dowd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Dowd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Dowd works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Dowd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dowd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Dowd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dowd swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Dowd blocks the low kick.
Dowd scores with a shot to the body.
Dowd lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dowd.
Dowd thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Dowd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dowd throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Dowd was not able to check.
Dowd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Dowd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Dowd getting side control.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dowd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dowd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dowd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dowd wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.

Dowd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Diaz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dowd escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dowd!
Diaz is trying to control Dowd's posture but Dowd avoids it.
Dowd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Dowd is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dowd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dowd.
Dowd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dowd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dowd is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dowd looks gassed!

Diaz has an active guard here but Dowd has managed to pass into half guard.
Dowd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dowd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Dowd has control of the leg.
Dowd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dowd throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Dowd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diaz can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Dowd.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dowd has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dowd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dowd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Dowd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dowd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dowd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowd is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Diaz is rocked!
Dowd lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dowd's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wellen Dowd!