Combate 1: Retorna PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oo Oo (ranked 6351 p4p, 555 weight class) and Frank Harris (ranked 9099 p4p, 654 weight class). Harris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oo
vs
Harris

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
50
250 lbs
17 - 54 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Oo Oo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 54 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Oo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Oo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oo has Harris in his guard.

Oo working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.

Oo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oo pushes a forearm under Harris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oo Oo!
Oo Oo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barras (ranked 7042 p4p, 320 weight class) and Marco Chavez (ranked 7754 p4p, 333 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Barras
vs
Chavez

150 cm
22
131 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Barras !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barras off to one side.
Barras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick

and Barras counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barras is nestled in close to Chavez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Barras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barras wants to get back to his feet.

Barras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Barras eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barras prevents Chavez from improving his position.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barras is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barras lands a nice short elbow.
Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chavez controlling the position well.
Chavez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barras scores with a couple of nice shots.

Chavez is rocked!
Barras looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Barras finish him?
Barras lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Chavez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barras jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Barras !
Hector Barras decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killroy La Rosa (ranked 7435 p4p, 597 weight class) and Jair Malachi (ranked 6306 p4p, 553 weight class). Jair Malachi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

La Rosa
vs
Malachi

186 cm
25
246 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killroy La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jair Malachi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Rosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Malachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killroy La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malachi avoids the head kick by La Rosa.
Malachi slaps away a takedown attempt from La Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malachi lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Killroy La Rosa has been cut.

La Rosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Malachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Rosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Malachi.
Malachi throws a jab when La Rosa was well out of range.
La Rosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malachi sprawls well. Malachi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killroy La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malachi avoids the head kick by La Rosa.
Malachi thuds his right hand into La Rosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malachi cracks La Rosa with an open hand slap.
La Rosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malachi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Rosa somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Rosa throws a head kick that misses
and Malachi counters with a straight right hand.
La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malachi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Rosa throws a head kick that misses.
La Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Malachi tries to sprawl out of it but La Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malachi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malachi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops La Rosa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! La Rosa looks to clinch but Malachi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! La Rosa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jair Malachi!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Reis (ranked 6149 p4p, 426 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 6488 p4p, 437 weight class). The key to victory for Fabio Reis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reis
vs
Huang

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Reis!
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, Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huang dives in and scores a takedown into Reis's guard.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reis's guard.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Reis is defending the position.
Huang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reis tries to kick Huang off but Huang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis wants to get back to his feet.
Huang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huang drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Huang winds up and cracks Reis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Reis defends it.
Reis pushes Huang off looking to stand but Huang dives back in and keeps control.
Huang is trying to control. Reis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Reis is defending well.
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reis is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang moves into full mount! Reis won't be happy about that!
Huang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huang content just to control the position here.
Reis wants to try and get back to his feet.

Huang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reis is surviving well by controlling Huang's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Huang looking to isolate an arm here. Reis doesn't see it coming and as Huang extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Huang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Huang!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Morais (ranked 3946 p4p, 318 weight class) and Dhino Savi (ranked 24700 p4p, 513 weight class). Dhino Savi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morais
vs
Savi

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Morais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dhino Savi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morais!
Morais is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morais stops Savi from passing to mount.
Morais is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morais is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Savi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morais knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morais gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.
Morais is trying to maintain the position but Savi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Savi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savi has managed to get both his arms back between Morais's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morais is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savi controlling from the top position.
Morais trying to keep a closed guard but Savi is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morais is retaining full guard.
Savi landing with the ground and pound.
Savi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Morais throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savi works over Morais with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Morais looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dhino Savi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morais tries for a takedown but Savi circles away easily

and Savi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savi.
Dhino Savi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morais is retaining full guard.
Savi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Morais working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savi is continuing to stall.
Savi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi works over Morais with some ground and pound from guard.
Morais working a defensive guard here.
Savi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two 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.

Morais has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morais.
Savi taking a breather here.
Morais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morais is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morais can't do much from the bottom here.
Morais is looking for a sweep.
Morais can't do much from the bottom here.
Savi controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Savi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morais shoots and misses

and Savi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morais is trying to push Savi away but Savi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savi taking a breather.
Savi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morais throws an elbow but it misses.
Savi stalls.

Savi pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhino Savi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Savi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Morais has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Savi jumps guard and drags Morais to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Savi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morais wants to take a breather but Savi is having none of it.
Savi keeping hold of Morais's head, controlling as best he can.

Morais seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi is trying to maintain the position but Morais is very close to passing his half guard.
Savi is looking to escape.

Morais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morais.
Savi regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two 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.

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

Savi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Morais has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savi wants to stand but Morais has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savi controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Morais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savi defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morais has a closed guard, preventing Savi from standing up.

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.
Morais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Savi tries to get to full guard but Morais has control of the leg.
Savi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morais is looking to take a break and control but Savi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morais prevents Savi from improving his position.
Anderson Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhino Savi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savi is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Morais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhino Savi!

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FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Myles Rider (ranked 2224 p4p, 110 weight class) and Paolo Santos (ranked 4935 p4p, 244 weight class). Paolo Santos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Myles Rider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rider
vs
Santos

170 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

161 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Rider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rider blocks a head kick by Santos.
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Rider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheers as Rider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Myles Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Rider .
Rider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries to clinch but Rider is having none of it.
Santos tries for a takedown but Rider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Rider as Santos shoots in.
Myles Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rider swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos looks winded!
Rider lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Rider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rider manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Rider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider has Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Rider improves position.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Rider lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rider lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rider .
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rider avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rider cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Rider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.

Santos is rocked!
Rider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Rider drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Santos's head, knocking him out cold! Rider is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myles Rider !

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Abai (ranked 2652 p4p, 295 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 2270 p4p, 257 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Abai
vs
Trotter

167 cm
31
184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trotter swivels and escapes.
Abai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trotter defends it nicely.
Abai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Abai.
Abai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Abai misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Trotter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter can't do much from the bottom here.
Trotter is trying to get back to half guard.
Abai is chipping away with strikes.
Trotter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Trotter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trotter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Abai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trotter dodges the ground and pound from Abai.
Abai looks up at the clock and then as Trotter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Trotter is rocked!
Abai lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Trotter! Abai senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Trotter out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.