REF 27 - Domine vs Dos Santos PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartan Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Chuteboxe

197 cm
25
238 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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, Ramon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spartan Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Chuteboxe circles away.
Chuteboxe misses with a body kick.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe misses with a low kick.
Chuteboxe throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Chuteboxe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.

It looks like Spartan Chuteboxe has been cut.
Chuteboxe looks gassed!

Hernandez shoots in and bounces Chuteboxe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez is pushing down on Chuteboxe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chuteboxe is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Chuteboxe is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hernandez working Chuteboxe over with strikes here.
Hernandez cracks Chuteboxe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chuteboxe hang on?

The cut above Spartan Chuteboxe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hernandez has hold of Chuteboxe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chuteboxe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Spartan Chuteboxe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spartan Chuteboxe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ramon Hernandez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Mcdonald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Abdul
vs
Mcdonald

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Abdul!
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, Terry Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abdul will feel that in the morning.
Abdul looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcdonald looks to land a combination but Abdul avoids it well.
Mcdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Mcdonald is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Abdul hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terry Mcdonald!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Westfall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowie comes to the cage accompanied by Sound and vision. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowie
vs
Westfall

188 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Bowie!
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, James Westfall!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowie tries to clinch
enabling Westfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Westfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Westfall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowie wants to clinch
and Westfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Westfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westfall on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie wants to clinch but Westfall slips to the side
and Bowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowie looks to throw the jab but Westfall is out of range.

Westfall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Westfall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Westfall thows a huge punch but Bowie dodges it nicely.
Westfall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Westfall is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westfall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bowie looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westfall loads up with a big shot that hurts Bowie! He's pulled Westfall in close but Westfall has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bowie survive? More strikes from Westfall and Bowie is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Westfall!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roofuz Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fa Ya Narong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bum
vs
Ya Narong

210 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofuz Bum!
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, Fa Ya Narong!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Narong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bum throws a head kick that misses
and Narong counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narong. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Narong. Those never looked like landing.
Narong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bum as he jumps to the side.
Narong throws a front kick that sends Bum stumbling back into the cage.
Bum is breathing heavily.

Narong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Narong controlling from side mount.
Narong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narong works to advance to full mount. Bum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Narong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bum?
Bum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bum tries to get out of the position.

Narong is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Narong extends the arm and Bum is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fa Ya Narong!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lone Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lone Ryder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Beck's chin.

Beck
vs
Ryder

200 cm
26
374 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

220 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Beck!
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, Lone Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryder is trying to defend but Beck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryder is trying to stand back up but Beck is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Beck controlling the action here.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryder wants to improve his position but Beck is controlling well.
Ryder tries to kick Beck off but Beck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryder is not content to let Beck control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryder is trying to stand back up but Beck is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ryder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryder dodges the ground and pound from Beck.
Beck misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryder wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck trying to control the action but Ryder is working from the bottom.
Ryder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryder wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beck in side control, throwing shots but Ryder defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Beck 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.

Ryder stuns Beck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryder lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like John Beck has been cut.
Ryder works Beck's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beck doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryder lands a slapping body shot.
John Beck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryder lands with a good body shot.
Ryder throws a shot to the body.
Ryder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryder lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ryder.
Ryder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beck at a distance.
Beck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryder punishes Beck's body with a nice straight punch.
Lone Ryder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Ryder.
Beck on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Beck is rocked!
Ryder scores with a hook to the body. Beck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Beck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck drops his hands for a split second and Ryder immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Beck face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ryder follows up with a right hand that knocks Beck into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lone Ryder!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Sliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Grizwold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sliva comes to the cage accompanied by Downtime. On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Sliva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Sliva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sliva
vs
Grizwold

182 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Sliva!
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, Mark Grizwold!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliva shoots and misses
letting Grizwold counter with a right hand.

Grizwold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sliva quickly recovers to half guard.

Grizwold trying to work for an americana but Sliva has managed to regain full guard.
Grizwold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Grizwold might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grizwold stands and throws Sliva's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Grizwold crashes against the mat.

Grizwold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sliva is breathing heavily.
Grizwold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Grizwold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grizwold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizwold controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizwold misses with the ground and pound.
Grizwold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sliva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grizwold working the ground and pound but Sliva is defending the strikes.

Grizwold decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Grizwold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sliva did well to prevent Grizwold getting side control.

Grizwold is working for a kimura but Sliva is defending it quite comfortably.
Grizwold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grizwold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grizwold content just to control the position here.
Sliva wants to hold on but Grizwold pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grizwold shoots in and bounces Sliva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grizwold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sliva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grizwold.
Grizwold controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grizwold 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grizwold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grizwold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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

Grizwold is trying for a kimura here. Sliva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grizwold wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Grizwold!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Desabafo - Marcelo D2. 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.

Lacerda
vs
Silva

198 cm
26
255 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda fails with the takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.
Lacerda dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacerda.

Lacerda gets the takedown into side control.
Lacerda cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

It looks like Jon Silva has been cut.
Lacerda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacerda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lacerda lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva pushes Lacerda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lacerda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Lacerda postures up.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lacerda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva holds on to Lacerda around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to stand but he's just given Lacerda his back.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lacerda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

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.

Silva showing good submission defense here.
Lacerda avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lacerda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lacerda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lacerda controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Lacerda is in full control for now.

Silva showing good submission defense here.

Lacerda working for a choke but Silva is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lacerda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genival Lacerda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva throws a nice looking combination but Lacerda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacerda shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lacerda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lacerda blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch but Lacerda slips to the side

and Lacerda counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lacerda landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva controls Lacerda momentarily but Lacerda frees himself.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to keep Lacerda in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lacerda counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva is trying to control the position but Lacerda postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva pushes Lacerda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva tries to clinch but Lacerda moves out of range.
Lacerda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacerda fails with the takedown.
Silva leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Lacerda counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacerda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Silva misses

and Lacerda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacerda prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lacerda from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Lacerda is having none of it.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lacerda 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.
Lacerda looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Lacerda throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lacerda controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lacerda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacerda is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genival Lacerda dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silva misses with an uppercut

and Lacerda counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Lacerda wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva pushes Lacerda off and gets back to his feet.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacerda on the side of the head.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacerda keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Lacerda avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Silva rushes Lacerda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacerda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lacerda tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacerda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Lacerda keeps him there for the moment.
Lacerda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Lacerda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand

and Lacerda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lacerda.
Silva tries to circle away but Lacerda has him pinned against the cage.
Lacerda jumps guard but Silva stands there with Lacerda around his waist. Lacerda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacerda keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Lacerda has him pressed against the cage.
Silva keeps control of Lacerda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacerda stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Lacerda is controlling him.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Lacerda keeps him there for the moment.
Lacerda tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacerda drops back down to his feet.

Lacerda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a hook but Lacerda blocks it.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacerda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Lacerda slips the punch.

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.
Lacerda tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lacerda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacerda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva looks to clinch
and Lacerda counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva misses with a jab to the body

and Lacerda counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva has control of Lacerda's left arm, preventing Lacerda from doing any damage.
Jon Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacerda is controlling him.
Genival Lacerda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Lacerda is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Silva.
I think Lacerda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genival Lacerda!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to R Kelly - Real talk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kelly
vs
Silva

180 cm
22
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kelly throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Kelly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to kick Kelly off in order to stand up. Kelly Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kelly trying to control the position but Silva is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly working the head and body with strikes.
Silva regains half guard, as Kelly was trying to land strikes.
Kelly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kelly pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kelly there.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kelly prevents Silva from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelly with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kelly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly holds on to Silva around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kelly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva closes the distance but Kelly moves to the side
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kelly dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.

Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Kelly is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva wants to stand back up but Kelly manages to pass into side control.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Kelly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kelly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Kelly works his way into full mount!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Kelly scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kelly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is trying to stand up.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Kelly working Silva over with strikes here.
Kelly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly with good strikes from the mount here!

Silva is rocked!
Silva takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kelly's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Veni Domine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Veni Domine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Domine
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses the body punch
and Domine counters with a straight right hand.

Domine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Domine has control.
Nice body punch from Domine.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Domine has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Domine.
Domine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
A short uppercut from Domine.
A hook to the body from Domine.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Domine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine lands with a light punch inside.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Domine lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Domine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domine.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Domine keeps him there for the moment.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Domine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Domine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Domine has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Domine to work.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Domine holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Domine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Domine.
Nice body punch from Domine.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Domine stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
A nice left hand lands by Domine.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Domine.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Domine effectively controlling the action here.
Domine lands an uppercut.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Domine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Domine scores with a shoulder strike.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos letting Domine take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Domine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Domine forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Domine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veni Domine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A left lands for Domine.
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domine scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Domine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Domine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Domine presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine lands a right hand.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Domine lands a shoulder strike.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos is trying to drag Domine to the mat but Domine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Domine lands with a right to the head.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Domine finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine controlling the action here for a moment.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Domine.
Domine lands a body punch.
Veni Domine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Domine.
Domine cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Domine presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine scores with a hook to the body.
Domine lands with a right to the head.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Domine lands a right hand.
Domine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Domine - that landed with a thud.
Domine lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domine lands an uppercut.
Domine lands a nice shot to the body.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domine lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Domine effectively controlling the action here.
Domine scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Domine.
Domine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Domine works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Domine is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Domine on the inside.
A short right from Domine on the inside.
Domine lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Domine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Jab, jab by Domine - just one landing.

Domine has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Domine cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Domine blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Domine jabs at Dos Santos's body.

Domine moves into the clinch.
Domine has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Domine won't allow it.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Domine lands a left hand.
A short left from Domine.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Domine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Domine.
Domine lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Domine pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Domine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
Domine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domine lands a right hand.
Dos Santos being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Domine lands an overhand right.

Domine moves into the clinch successfully.
Domine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Domine keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Domine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Domine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domine slows down the pace here.
Domine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domine.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Domine for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Domine has him pressed against the cage.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Domine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Domine instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Domine.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Domine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veni Domine clearly takes 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.

Dos Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Domine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Domine to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand

and Domine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Domine is controlling the position.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Domine won't allow it.
Dos Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Domine has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine lands a right hand.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Domine controlling the action here for a moment.
Domine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domine scores with a decent looking hook.
Domine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Domine closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine slows down the pace here.
Domine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Domine fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Domine forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos being controlled against the cage.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Domine lands a big right hand that drops Dos Santos! The killer instinct kicks in and Domine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Domine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veni Domine!
Veni Domine retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Farnsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert Farnsworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kim Sung il's chin.

Farnsworth
vs
Sung il

170 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
158 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Farnsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Sung il!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung il lands a nice looking body kick.
Farnsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farnsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sung il doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Sung il lands but Farnsworth takes it in his stride.
Sung il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farnsworth looks to land a combination but Sung il avoids it well.
Farnsworth throws a lazy right hand but Sung il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farnsworth thows a leg kick but Sung il checks it
and Sung il counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farnsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herbert Farnsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sung il throws a sloppy head kick and Farnsworth moves out of range easily.
Farnsworth avoids the head kick by Sung il.
Farnsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farnsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sung il moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farnsworth misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sung il.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Farnsworth tries to sprawl but Sung il drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Sung il is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farnsworth defends it well.

Sung il is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung il is trying to control. Farnsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sung il missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sung il looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth is trying to stand back up but Sung il is controlling him

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

Sung il is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sung il wants to free his trapped foot but Farnsworth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sung il is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Farnsworth is looking to stand up but Sung il isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farnsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farnsworth throws a leg kick

and Sung il counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sung il trying to control the action but Farnsworth is working from the bottom.

Sung il is trying to work for a kimura but Farnsworth is defending well.
Sung il is looking to take a break and control but Farnsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il wants to pass to mount but Farnsworth is defending the position.

Farnsworth kicks Sung il off and gets back to his feet.
Farnsworth misses with a double jab
and Sung il counters with a head kick. That will keep Farnsworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Farnsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sung il counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sung il shoots in for a takedown but Farnsworth shows good takedown defense.
Sung il closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farnsworth.
Sung il throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farnsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sung il counters with a big head kick but Farnsworth shrugs it off.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses.
Farnsworth throws a nice looking combination but Sung il bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farnsworth misses with the combination.
Farnsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Sung il defending well as Farnsworth loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Farnsworth misses its intended target.
Farnsworth throws a series of strikes that have Sung il backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sung il throws a head kick that misses.
Farnsworth throws out a loose jab but Sung il uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
Sung il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sung il avoids the body shot from Farnsworth.
Farnsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sung il lands a high kick!
Farnsworth throws a nice looking combination but Sung il bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farnsworth throws a right hand that Sung il ducks under and follows up with a left that Sung il also avoids with ease.
Farnsworth misses with a hook to the body

and Sung il counters with a takedown into side control.

Sung il goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farnsworth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sung il but great work by Farnsworth.
Sung il tries to bench press Farnsworth off him but Farnsworth keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung il manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sung il is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Sung il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Farnsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sung il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Farnsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sung il moves away.
Farnsworth throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.

Sung il shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Farnsworth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sung il.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung il pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Sung il looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sung il is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Farnsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Farnsworth trying desperately to get to his feet.

Sung il working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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.
Farnsworth squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Sung il is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farnsworth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farnsworth shrugs it off.

Sung il is working for a guillotine from mount but Farnsworth frees his head quite easily.
Kim Sung il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farnsworth tries to buck Sung il off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il fails to move to back control.
Sung il controlling the pace for now.

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.
Farnsworth is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sung il tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sung il's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Herbert Farnsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sung il working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Farnsworth looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sung il! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kim Sung il!