CWFL 2: Moving on up PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silencer Ducanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Ducanny is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ACDC Born To Be Wild. Silencer Ducanny told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Machida
vs
Ducanny

185 cm
29
205 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

189 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silencer Ducanny !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Ducanny is rocked!

It looks like Silencer Ducanny has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ducanny is aggressively charging in as Machida backs up avoiding any damage. Machida tosses out a jab and Ducanny runs right into it face first! Ducanny is out cold! Machida dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ducanny 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Machida!

C
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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 Rolex Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Mozee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flying Submissions. Rolex Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gracie
vs
Mozee

180 cm
26
191 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolex Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Mozee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozee misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mozee tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mozee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Mozee sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
A jab from Mozee misses.
Mozee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mozee defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mozee.
Mozee misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mozee will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie blocks a jab.

Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Mozee is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Mozee's guard.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mozee is working an open guard so Gracie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mozee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mozee misses with a looping left.
Mozee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mozee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mozee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Mozee throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mozee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolex Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Mozee.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mozee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozee throws a big shot that misses.
Mozee swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Mozee.
Daniel Mozee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mozee moves out of range as Gracie strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mozee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mozee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mozee punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Mozee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozee throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Mozee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozee digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mozee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mozee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mozee misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mozee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Mozee misses the shot to the body.
Mozee tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Mozee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozee misses with a lunging right hand

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mozee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Mozee is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mozee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolex Gracie!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by AnSchanz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
Ismail

188 cm
25
195 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
182 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Ismail will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ismail shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ismail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Ismail blocks the low kick.
Ismail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Leon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Ismail wants to clinch.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leon Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia takes a swing at Ismail's ribcage but misses.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ismail changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Ismail manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Garcia rushes Ismail and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail wants a takedown.
Ismail changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismail fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismail.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Garcia rushes Ismail and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ismail.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Ismail is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ismail is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismail fails to pull guard.
Ismail is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ismail avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail takes an elbow to the temple.
Ismail letting Garcia take a breather here.

Ismail has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Ismail looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia'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.
Ismail is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ismail in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ismail is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Garcia landing knees to the head.

It looks like Wallid Ismail has been cut.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ismail looking for a takedown.
Leon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Ismail is blocking nicely.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismail takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ismail lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Garcia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ismail wants a takedown.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Ismail shrugs off.
Ismail drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.

Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ismail up against the cage.
Ismail has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leon Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Garcia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ismail looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Ismail's takedown attempt.
Ismail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ismail has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ismail looking for a takedown.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ismail has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ismail looking for a takedown.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia stalling the fight.
Ismail drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is pushing Ismail up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Ismail shrugs off.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Ismail blocks with his arms.
Ismail dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Garcia crunches a lovely knee into Ismail's ribcage.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ismail up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Ismail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Leon Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Leon Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ismail tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Garcia forces Ismail back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ismail is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Ismail.
Ismail tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcia landing knees to the body.
Garcia working Ismail over with knees to the body.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Ismail is rocked!
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Ismail is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Garcia has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ismail - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Garcia, and another! Ismail is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Leon Garcia!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayor Jaynestown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karias York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaynestown comes to the cage accompanied by Hero of Canton. 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.

Jaynestown
vs
York

195 cm
28
257 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
255 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayor Jaynestown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karias York!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaynestown blocks the body kick.
Jaynestown looks to land a right hand but York moved out of range.
York lands with a hook. Jaynestown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
York fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

York gets in close and instigates a clinch.
York has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaynestown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

York pulls Jaynestown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
York throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jaynestown trying to stand up but can't free himself from York's guard.
York is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaynestown wanted to stand there but York had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York trying to keep a closed guard but Jaynestown is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mayor Jaynestown wasn't doing enough on the ground.

York moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaynestown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaynestown letting York take a breather here.
Jaynestown keeps control of York as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaynestown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown taking a breather.
York looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Jaynestown.
York tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaynestown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mayor Jaynestown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.
A head punch on the inside from Jaynestown fails to land.
York is trying to stall.
Jaynestown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
York has Jaynestown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaynestown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaynestown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
York blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jaynestown.
York goes for a takedown attempt but Jaynestown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaynestown lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown fails with an attempt to clinch.
York walks into a stiff left hand from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown tries to close the distance and clinch but York swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaynestown moves in looking to clinch but York pushes him off.
Jaynestown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaynestown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jaynestown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaynestown throws a right and a left that York avoids nicely.
Jaynestown thows a body shot but no joy.

Jaynestown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaynestown tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaynestown lands a hook that snaps the head of York backwards.
Jaynestown is working York over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Jaynestown - that landed with a thud.
York looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
York has a couple of punches blocked by Jaynestown.
York's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
York wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaynestown has him pressed against the cage.
Jaynestown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
York tries to pull guard but Jaynestown won't allow it.
Jaynestown tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaynestown struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
Jaynestown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yorks head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaynestown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaynestown tries a body shot but York blocks it.
The referee calls for Jaynestown to work.
Jaynestown misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

York takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaynestown doesn't manage to clinch there - York circles away.
York scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mayor Jaynestown has been cut.
Jaynestown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayor Jaynestown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaynestown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jaynestown clinches up with York and pushes him back against the cage.
York has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaynestown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaynestown scores with a shot to the side of York's head.
York blocks an uppercut.
Jaynestown struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
York prevents a body shot from Jaynestown.
York can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaynestown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York blocks an uppercut.
Jaynestown cracks York with a nice body shot.
Jaynestown misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaynestown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaynestown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaynestown lands a left hand.
Jaynestown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
York drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaynestown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayor Jaynestown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.
York is breathing heavily.
Jaynestown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning York up against the cage.
Jaynestown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaynestown.
Jaynestown lands a hook to the side of the head.
York blocking some punches.
Jaynestown has York pressed against the cage, preventing York from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
York prevents a body shot from Jaynestown.
A head punch on the inside from Jaynestown fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaynestown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaynestown stalling the fight.
Jaynestown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaynestown.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaynestown.
Mayor Jaynestown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaynestown can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jaynestown fails to land.
A short right from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
York blocks an uppercut.
Jaynestown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaynestown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaynestown lands with a light punch inside.
Jaynestown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
York jumps guard but Jaynestown stands there with York around his waist. York gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaynestown.
York wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on York's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaynestown lands with a left to the head.
York drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaynestown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaynestown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaynestown lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaynestown tries to clinch up.
Jaynestown tries to clinch up.
Jaynestown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that York can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaynestown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and York has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from York and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

York moves into range and clinches up with Jaynestown.
Jaynestown can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
Jaynestown misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaynestown has York pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaynestown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaynestown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayor Jaynestown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mayor Jaynestown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jaynestown doesn't manage to clinch there - York circles away.
York misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaynestown scores with a nice strike.
York fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jaynestown clinches with his opponent.
York tries for a takedown but Jaynestown manages to get underhooks.
Mayor Jaynestown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.
York blocks a punch to the side of the head.
York is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaynestown.
York takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaynestown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaynestown misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York prevents a body shot from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaynestown presses York against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown gets through York's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown throws a punch but it's blocked by York.
Jaynestown lands a right hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
York jumps guard but Jaynestown stands there with York around his waist. York gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
York's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown digs a right hand into York's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on York's gas tank.
Jaynestown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaynestown digs a right hand underneath York's ribcage. York let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaynestown misses with some punches.
Jaynestown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jaynestown.
Jaynestown lands a left hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaynestown has a couple of punches blocked by York.
Jaynestown swings wildly with an uppercut but York uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaynestown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
York drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaynestown pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from York is defended easily by Jaynestown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown feints and then cracks York's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow York down.

Jaynestown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaynestown misses with a punch to the body.
Jaynestown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaynestown can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
Jaynestown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaynestown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaynestown struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
Jaynestown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
York blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaynestown struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaynestown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karias York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaynestown has a couple of punches blocked by York.
York drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaynestown tries to throw a body punch but York avoids it by throwing Jaynestown back against the cage.
Mayor Jaynestown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
York blocks an uppercut.
Jaynestown tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Jaynestown - that landed with a thud.
Jaynestown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
York's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaynestown misses with the head strike.
Jaynestown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yorks head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayor Jaynestown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escovedo comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Tam has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. 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.

Escovedo
vs
Tam

197 cm
30
265 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

198 cm
28
256 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Lightning Fight Gear
Lightning Fight Gear

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Escovedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, River Tam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escovedo misses with a straight left.

Tam moves into the clinch.
Escovedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escovedo is trying to break the clinch but Tam is controlling him.
Escovedo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tam won't allow it.

Escovedo breaks from the clinch.
Tam fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tam clinches up with Escovedo and pushes him back against the cage.
Tam lands with a light punch inside.
Tam lands a shot to the body.
Tam tries a knee to the head but Escovedo blocks it.
Tam throws a punch but it's blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tam has him pressed against the cage.
Tam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escovedo wants to break free but Tam has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tam keeps control of Escovedo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escovedo is trying to break the clinch but Tam has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escovedo can't break the clinch.
Tam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escovedo backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tam has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escovedo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tam has him pressed against the cage.

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

It looks like Alonso Escovedo has been cut.
Tam is looking to clinch.

Tam moves into the clinch.
Escovedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escovedo backwards.
Tam lands a left hand.
Tam is struggling to control the position.

Escovedo manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Tam.
Tam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tam misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tam moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escovedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tam wants to clinch.
Tam tries to clinch there but Escovedo circles away.
Escovedo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tam.
Escovedo lands a jab to Tam's midsection.
Escovedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Escovedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Tam scores with a jab to the jaw.

Tam clinches.
Escovedo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tam misses with a punch on the inside.
Tam lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Escovedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escovedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Escovedo.
River Tam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escovedo.
Alonso Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escovedo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tam checks a low kick from Escovedo.
Escovedo lands with a shot to the body.
Tam blocks a jab.
Tam tries to clinch but Escovedo moves out of range.
Tam scores with a hook to the body. Escovedo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tam doesn't manage to clinch there - Escovedo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tam misses with a few strikes there.
Tam misses with a series of wild punches.
Tam moves in looking to clinch but Escovedo pushes him off.
Escovedo thumps Tam with a low kick.
Tam throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch but Escovedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tam is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escovedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tam moves away.
Tam cracks a nice hook into Escovedo's ribs.
Jab from Escovedo.
Escovedo misses with an uppercut
and Tam counters with a left and a right that stings Escovedo.

Escovedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tam is trying to improve his position.
Escovedo in the domination position with Tam hanging on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Escovedo decides to stand back up. Escovedo steps back and let's Tam get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

River Tam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Escovedo looks to land a left hand but Tam moved out of range nicely.

Oooooh!!! Tam has knocked Escovedo down with a huge combo! Tam steps away and waves a wobbly Escovedo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Escovedo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tam wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Escovedo.
Tam is looking to clinch.
Tam tries to clinch up.
Tam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escovedo throws a hook but Tam avoids it easily.
Escovedo looks for the body kick but Tam saw that one coming.
Escovedo misses with a wild body shot.
Escovedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escovedo punishes Tam's body with a nice straight punch.
Tam walks into a straight right hand from Escovedo.
Escovedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Escovedo - just one landing.
Tam tries to clinch but Escovedo moves out of range.
Tam doesn't manage to clinch there - Escovedo circles away.
Escovedo is looking to slow Tam down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Escovedo tenderised Tam's leg. Tam is trying to keep his angry face on.
River Tam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escovedo throws a leg kick that misses.
Tam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escovedo misses with a low kick.
Escovedo misses the jab.

Escovedo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tam to the ground. Escovedo is now in Tam's guard.
Tam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Tam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escovedo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tam tries to clinch there but Escovedo circles away.
Tam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch but Escovedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tam is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Tam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escovedo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tam tries to sprawl out of it but Escovedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tam forces Escovedo back against the cage and clinches.
River Tam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escovedo is trying to push Tam away but Tam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escovedo is trying to force a seperation but Tam has the dominant position.
Escovedo lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like River Tam has been cut.
Tam avoiding damage.
Escovedo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escovedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escovedo.

Escovedo manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escovedo misses with a hook. Tam ducked under it nicely.
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tam moves in looking to clinch but Escovedo pushes him off.
Tam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escovedo swings for the body but Tam moves out of range.
Tam tries to clinch up.
Tam is looking to clinch.
Escovedo misses with a hook
and Tam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escovedo punishes Tam's body with a nice straight punch.
Escovedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Escovedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tam.
No joy there for Tam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Tam.
Tam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown by Escovedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tam which made him look bad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Escovedo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tam wants to get back to his feet.

Escovedo escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escovedo loads up on a big right hand but Tam slips the punch.
Tam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Escovedo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but River Tam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Escovedo backs up against the cage.
Escovedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tam on the side of the head.
Tam ducks under a wild hook from Escovedo.
Escovedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River Tam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escovedo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escovedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tam blocks the body kick.
Escovedo scores with a shot to the body.

Tam closes the distance and pushes Escovedo back into the cage.
Tam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Escovedo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Escovedo manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Tam. Those never looked like landing.
Tam avoids the head kick by Escovedo.
Escovedo throws an overhand right that lands on Tam's shoulder, as Tam tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Escovedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tam sprawls well initially but Escovedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tam tries to kick Escovedo off but Escovedo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tam wants to improve his position but Escovedo is controlling well.
Escovedo prevents Tam from standing back up.
Tam tries to get to full guard but Escovedo has control of the leg.

Escovedo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tam to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam throws a one two combo.
Tam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Escovedo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Escovedo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escovedo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tam under the eye.
Escovedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tam is looking to clinch.
Tam lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escovedo.
A low kick from Escovedo is predictable there
and Tam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Tam.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escovedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escovedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tam thuds a left hand into Escovedo's body.
Tam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tam wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
Tam doesn't manage to clinch there - Escovedo circles away.
Tam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escovedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tam tries to clinch up but Escovedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tam is looking to clinch.

Tam takes the fight into the clinch.
Escovedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tam scores with a shot to the side of Escovedo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tam slows down the pace here.
Escovedo can't break the clinch.
Tam lands an uppercut.
Tam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escovedo is trying to break the clinch but Tam is controlling him.
Escovedo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tam has double underhooks.
River Tam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Escovedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escovedo eats them both and turns towards Tam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escovedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tam is just out of range.
Alonso Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tam works Escovedo's body with a nice hook.
Escovedo throws a chopping leg kick but Tam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to River Tam.
I've got Tam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Tam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jane Speedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bate Pesadão. 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.

Speedo
vs
Belfort

210 cm
24
200 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
197 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jane Speedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Speedo's shoulder, as Speedo tries to avoid the shot.
Speedo throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Speedo looks to land a left hand but Belfort moved out of range nicely.
Speedo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Speedo lands a nice hook to Belfort's body. Belfort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Belfort misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedo defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Speedo avoids it well.
Speedo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Speedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belfort misses with a hook
and Speedo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belfort cracks Speedo with a good jab.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Speedo's head but Speedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speedo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Speedo pushes him off.
Speedo moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Speedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Speedo ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Speedo at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort scores with a jab to the body.
Speedo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Speedo.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Speedo.
Speedo digs a good hook to Belfort's body.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speedo lands a nice hook to Belfort's body. Belfort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Speedo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedo lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedo connects with the punch.

Belfort is rocked!
Speedo wobbles Belfort with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Speedo dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Belfort to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jane Speedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dawn of Demise - Juggernaut. Cheick Kongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kongo
vs
Karl

193 cm
28
240 lbs
18 - 1 - 0

197 cm
27
275 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Karl!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karl loads up on a big right hand but Kongo slips the punch.
Karl looks to land a body kick but Kongo moved away.
Kongo throws a lazy head kick
and Karl counters with a low kick, right behind Kongo 's knee.
Kongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kongo fakes the leg kick and cracks Karl in the body.
Karl moves out of range of the body kick.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like John Karl has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kongo, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kongo.
Kongo lands a lovely overhand right.
Karl throws a push kick but Kongo slaps the foot to one side.
Kongo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karl looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands a head kick!

That has opened up John Karl's cut even more.
Karl lands a high kick!
Karl moves forwards but Kongo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Karl is rocked!
Kongo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Karl collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cheick Kongo!