Combat 10: Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cotterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLACK HAWK DOWN. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cotterman
vs
Falcone

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
31
201 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cotterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterman misses with the combination.
Falcone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cotterman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotterman shoots for a takedown but Falcone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cotterman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotterman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcone as he jumps to the side.
Cotterman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcone circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Cotterman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotterman looks to clinch
and Falcone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cotterman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Cotterman. Cotterman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotterman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to avoid it but Cotterman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcone to the ground. Falcone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotterman closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Cotterman pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cotterman.
Falcone slips a jab and a cross from Cotterman.
Cotterman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Falcone counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcone scores with a hook.

Cotterman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cotterman is keen to just control but Falcone is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman tries to stand and escape but Falcone is controlling the position.
Cotterman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcone on the ground.

Cotterman seems to be working for a kimura but Falcone defends the submission attempt.
Cotterman is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotterman wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Falcone unloads with some shots from mount but Cotterman bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Falcone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cotterman is looking to improve his position but Falcone isn't that keen on the idea.
Falcone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcone with shots to the head and body - Cotterman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Falcone lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotterman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Falcone avoids the attempt from Cotterman to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falcone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotterman wants to get back to his feet.
Falcone landing shots from mount.
Cotterman is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcone has a good base and remains in mount.
Falcone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Falcone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Falcone prevents Cotterman from getting the reversal.

Falcone looking to secure an arm triangle but Cotterman defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotterman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Falcone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Falcone 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.

Cotterman shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotterman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotterman fails to land the takedown.
Cotterman keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotterman misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falcone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Cotterman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotterman.
Cotterman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Cotterman from controlling successfully.
Cotterman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Falcone is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotterman postures up in Falcone's guard and throws a big left but Falcone blocks it.
Cotterman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cotterman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falcone is trying to control the position but Cotterman postures up.
Cotterman is pushing down on Falcone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falcone is fighting to maintain full guard but Cotterman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cotterman is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Cotterman is going to stand back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman stalling away here and it's allowed Falcone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cotterman wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Cotterman wants to stand but Falcone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falcone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cotterman passes Falcone's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman is looking to take a break and control but Falcone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Cotterman is controlling well.

Cotterman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cotterman tries to pass to full mount but Falcone defends it.

Cotterman is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone trying to control here.
Cotterman is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcone wants to control but Cotterman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cotterman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falcone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Falcone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotterman throws an elbow that misses. Falcone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cotterman's guard. Nice move by Falcone!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Cotterman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cotterman.
Cotterman dives in and grabs Falcone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcone pushes down on Cotterman's head and hops out.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cotterman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Cotterman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotterman dives in and grabs Falcone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcone pushes down on Cotterman's head and hops out.
Cotterman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcone cracks Cotterman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone connects with a jab.
Falcone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotterman on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cotterman shoots in and bounces Falcone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cotterman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cotterman trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.

Falcone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cotterman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Falcone is looking for a triangle but Cotterman pushes his legs off easily.
Cotterman stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Cotterman from controlling successfully.

Cotterman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Falcone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cotterman has Falcone in his guard.
Falcone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone throws a big elbow that misses.
Cotterman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falcone wants to pass the guard but Cotterman is keeping the position.
Falcone preventing the sweep.
Cotterman trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falcone with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotterman is looking to stand up but Falcone isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falcone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cotterman looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Cotterman drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.

Falcone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cotterman defends it easily.
Cotterman wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone controls Cotterman momentarily but Cotterman frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Cotterman.
I think Cotterman 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leo Cotterman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Rocha Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Schill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Rocha Tycoon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rocha Tycoon
vs
Schill

200 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Rocha Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monty Schill!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha Tycoon moves out of range of the body kick from Schill.
Rocha Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Schill moves out of range easily.
Rocha Tycoon scores with a head kick. Schill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schill throws a body kick that misses.

Schill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha Tycoon's guard.
Schill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schill forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Schill 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Monty Schill.
Rocha Tycoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill throws a head kick but Rocha Tycoon moves out of range.
Rocha Tycoon misses with a hook. Schill ducked under it nicely.
Schill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha Tycoon circles away.

Schill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rocha Tycoon quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocha Tycoon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocha Tycoon wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha Tycoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schill on the ground.
Schill moves nicely into side control.
Rocha Tycoon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

It looks like Julio Rocha Tycoon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schill slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Schill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rocha Tycoon some visible discomfort.

Julio Rocha Tycoon's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Tycoon is pushing Schill's head away, looking to escape. Schill manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schill is putting a hurting on Rocha Tycoon here, landing some big shots from side control.

Julio Rocha Tycoon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Schill has hold of Rocha Tycoon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rocha Tycoon seems comfortable defending it but Schill has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rocha Tycoon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rocha Tycoon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Schill couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Schill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dana Fertitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Ai se eu te pego..! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fertitta
vs
Rua

181 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dana Fertitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.

Fertitta dives in and scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fertitta is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him.
Fertitta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertitta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua seems keen to control Fertitta's posture.

Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertitta defends well.
Fertitta trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertitta trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dana Fertitta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Fertitta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fertitta feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Fertitta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fertitta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua is trying to control the position but Fertitta postures up.

Rua looking for a guillotine here but Fertitta defends easily.
Rua has his hands on Fertitta's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertitta wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rua.
Fertitta is breathing heavily.
Fertitta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.

Rua rushes Fertitta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fertitta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rua is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fertitta. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rua controlling from the back.
Fertitta covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rua lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua has good solid back control here.

Rua sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fertitta taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leo Rua!
Leo Rua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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 Netz Prash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Overture as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Prash
vs
Lawrence

170 cm
28
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

177 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Netz Prash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence lands a nice hook to Prash's body. Prash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Prash as Lawrence shoots in.

Prash closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence avoids the elbow strike from Prash, against the cage.
Prash blocks an uppercut.
Prash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
Netz Prash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Prash tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawrence avoids the damage to the body.
Lawrence keeps control of Prash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prash stops a takedown attempt from Lawrence.

Prash manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Prash.
Prash checks a leg kick.
Prash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Prash swinging wildly here.

Prash moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prash's efforts to push away.
Lawrence is trying to drag Prash to the mat but Prash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Prash is controlling him.
Lawrence effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prash.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Prash has the dominant position.
Lawrence has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Prash after a bit of a struggle.

Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Prash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence looks gassed!
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prash pushes Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Prash has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prash.
Netz Prash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Prash.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prash.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Prash.
Prash tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prash closes the distance but Lawrence moves to the side
and Lawrence counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Prash throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Netz Prash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prash was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Prash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawrence. Lawrence circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Lawrence tenderised Prash's leg. Prash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Prash sprawls well.
Nice cross by Prash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prash clinches with his opponent.
Prash wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prash tries to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Prash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prash is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
Prash tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.
Prash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Prash.
Lawrence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prash's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Prash's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prash can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Lawrence blocks the elbow strike.
Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence wants to take the fight to the mat but Prash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prash wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawrence won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Prash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Prash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Prash sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prash thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Netz Prash 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.

Prash throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prash's waist but Prash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Prash as Lawrence shoots in.
Netz Prash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Prash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prash misses with the combination.

Prash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prash can't break the clinch.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prash wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Prash is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prash is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence has Prash pressed against the cage, preventing Prash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Lawrence avoiding damage as Prash throws knees to the body.
Lawrence has Prash pressed against the cage, preventing Prash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Prash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prash tries to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a low kick, right behind Prash 's knee.
Prash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Prash.
Prash moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Prash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Prash misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence shoots and misses
and Prash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Prash moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Prash has him pinned against the cage.
Prash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawrence avoids it.
Prash lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Prash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Prash.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prash wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawrence won't allow it.
Prash tries to break free but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage.
Prash has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Prash gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Prash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Netz Prash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prash tries to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prash tries to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Prash stops a takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Prash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prash wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Prash is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence managing to block the knees to the body from Prash.
A short right from Prash on the inside.

Prash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawrence.
Prash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Prash drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Prash prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Prash.
Lawrence keeps control of Prash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prash lands a right hand.
Prash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prash lands a right hand.

Prash manages to break the clinch.

Lawrence tries to keep at a distance but Prash has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prash is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
Lawrence goes for a takedown attempt but Prash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prash looks to land a body kick but Lawrence moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Netz Prash dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lawrence shoots in for a double leg but Prash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawrence throws a hook but Prash avoids it easily.

Prash has managed to clinch.
Lawrence has Prash pressed against the cage, preventing Prash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prash throws an elbow but it misses.
Prash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Netz Prash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Prash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawrence has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawrence prevents Prash from breaking the clinch.
Prash can't break the clinch.
Prash is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prash wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Prash working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prash is trying to break free.
Prash is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prash tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.
Prash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prash is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Prash is controlling him.
Prash is trying to break free.
Prash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Prash is trying to break free.
Prash has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prash can't break the clinch.
Prash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Prash wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawrence won't allow it.
Prash tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prash missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Prash misses the target.
A combination from Prash does no damage.

Lawrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prash tries to kick Lawrence off but Lawrence keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prash defending well though.
Prash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prash tries to get out of the position.
Prash pushes Lawrence off looking to stand but Lawrence dives back in and keeps control.
Marcus Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prash is trying to stand back up but Lawrence is controlling him
Prash is trying to escape back to his feet but Lawrence uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Prash is pushing Lawrence's head away, looking to escape. Lawrence manages to hold on to the position though.
Lawrence scores with punches from side control.
Lawrence misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prash, who protects the arm well.
Prash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prash to see if he's OK.

Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lawrence tries for a kimura but Prash is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Netz Prash.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prash, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Netz Prash!
In his post fight interview, Netz Prash started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andrei Shleifer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shleifer
vs
Slim

193 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

185 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Slim does no damage.

Shleifer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shleifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shleifer is controlling Slim's posture.
Shleifer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slim can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shleifer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer controlling his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrei Shleifer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim throws a body punch but Shleifer moves out of range.
Shleifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Slim circles away.
Slim blocks a head kick by Shleifer.
Slim misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Shleifer as Slim shoots in.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shleifer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shleifer dodges the ground and pound from Slim.
Slim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Slim 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.
Slim scoring with punches from side control.

Slim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shleifer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slim is looking to take a break and control but Shleifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Slim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbados Slim has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slim.
Slim tries to move to mount but Shleifer blocks the move with his legs.
Slim taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slim moves into full mount!
Slim throwing strikes but Shleifer bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slim thows a body shot but no joy.
Slim throws a big shot that misses.
Slim shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shleifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slim.
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shleifer looks to clinch
and Slim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slim scores with a jab.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shleifer manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shleifer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slim.
Slim jabs at Shleifer's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Slim.
Shleifer wants to clinch up but Slim keeps it at a distance.
Slim lands a jab to the nose.
Shleifer moves in looking to clinch but Slim pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slim takes a swing at Shleifer's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Slim misses its intended target.

Shleifer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slim is trying to drag Shleifer to the mat but Shleifer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Slim wants to take the fight to the mat but Shleifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrei Shleifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barbados Slim.

Slim has picked Shleifer up - he's going for a ride! Slim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shleifer is positioning himself well to prevent Slim advancing to mount.
Slim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shleifer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer tries to get to full guard but Slim has control of the leg.
Slim controlling the action here.
Shleifer is staying active underneath Slim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slim slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barbados Slim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shleifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrei Shleifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbados Slim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer moves in looking to clinch but Slim pushes him off.
Shleifer is looking to clinch but Slim is avoiding it.
Slim misses with a takedown attempt - Shleifer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Barbados Slim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbados Slim!
In his post fight interview, Barbados Slim gave a big smile as he said 'get on your knees and suck it while i smoke this skunky bong mother FUCKERS!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

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

Harvey
vs
Six

178 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

150 cm
30
162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Domino Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Six as Harvey shoots in.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Six, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Six against the cage but Six circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey shoots in but Six avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domino Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Six closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six slows the pace down in half guard.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Six has control of the leg.
Six with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Six has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harvey wants to improve his position but Six is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six lands strikes from half guard.
Harvey is looking to control Six's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Six is taking a breather. Harvey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Six pinned against the cage. Six gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harvey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Six circles away.

Six shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harvey is trying to defend but Six finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Six working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Six trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Six scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harvey tries to kick Six off but Six keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harvey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Six.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Six connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple.
Six lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Six landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six trying to control the pace.
Six is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey has hold of Six's hands but Six slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Six stops Harvey from getting back to his feet.
Six is taking a breather. Harvey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Six 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Six.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Six avoids the body shot from Harvey.

Six closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harvey quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Six seems content to control.
Six looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Six not doing much here.
Harvey taking some punishment here, with Six in his half guard.
Harvey is trying to stand back up but Six is controlling him

Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Six drops an elbow to the side of Harvey's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harvey trying to hold on to Six's head to control him but Six postures up.
Six working the head and body with strikes.
Six is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Six has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harvey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Six's head.
Six tries to land a front kick but Harvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six stuns Harvey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Six is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs.
Harvey scores with a head kick. Six tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Six avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six misses with a body kick.
Six swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Six - just one landing.
Six moves out of range as Harvey throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey fails to land the takedown.
Harvey slips under a jab from Six.
Six throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Six pushes him off.
Harvey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Six moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Harvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Six avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Six.
Harvey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domino Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Six sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harvey somewhat.
Six loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six as he jumps to the side.
Six with a jab.
Harvey dives in and grabs Six's left leg, looking for a takedown. Six pushes down on Harvey's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Six lands a jab to Harvey's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Six pinned against the cage. Six gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Six paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Six misses with a low kick.
Six tries to bum rush Harvey with a series of wild strikes but Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Six scores a takedown into full mount!
Six scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harvey tries to lock up and control but Six gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Six is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Harvey is rocked!
Six punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Six! Harvey is hurt baaadly! Six is firing away with more strikes - Harvey is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Six!
A very excited looking Henry Six rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anna Lucia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hayes
vs
McGee

200 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
32
250 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hayes's half guard.
McGee passes to full mount!

McGee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hayes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGee looking to finish with strikes here!
McGee looking to control but Hayes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

McGee working for a submission but Hayes is keeping him at bay.
McGee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McGee wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
McGee wants to control but instead Hayes manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayes's head.
McGee trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
McGee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
Hayes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGee trying to control but Hayes is having none of it.
McGee avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGee get's back to his feet.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Larry Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hayes drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
Hayes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayes is trying to stall.
McGee is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch

and McGee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayes's guard now.
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.

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

McGee working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
McGeeis looking to pass into half guard but Hayes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayes is in guard.
Hayes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hayes looking to pass the guard.

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

McGee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.

McGee is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hayes has his hands clasped together but McGee extends an breaks Hayes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pouncy McGee!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck The Great Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blind Guardian - Into the Storn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sthowp
vs
The Great Weasel

180 cm
28
174 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

175 cm
32
179 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Determined

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck The Great Weasel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp tries to close the distance and clinch but The Great Weasel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Great Weasel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sthowp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sthowp is looking to clinch but The Great Weasel is avoiding it.
Sthowp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Great Weasel.
The Great Weasel shoots in looking for a takedown but Sthowp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Great Weasel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sthowp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Great Weasel fails with the takedown

and Sthowp counters with a shoot takedown. The Great Weasel fights it but they end up in guard.
Sthawy Sthowp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck The Great Weasel.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sthowp works over The Great Weasel with some ground and pound from guard.
Sthowp throwing strikes but missing.

The Great Weasel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sthowp is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The Great Weasel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sthowp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp landing some decent shots from guard.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but The Great Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Great Weasel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sthowp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The Great Weasel looking for a guillotine here but Sthowp defends easily.
Sthowp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The Great Weasel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp throwing strikes from guard but The Great Weasel blocks nicely.

The Great Weasel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sthowp defends well.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but The Great Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Great Weasel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sthowp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sthowp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Great Weasel pulls Sthowp in close to prevent any damage.
Sthowp passes The Great Weasel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sthowp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Great Weasel has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great Weasel is looking for a sweep. Sthowp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The Great Weasel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sthowp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sthowp.
The Great Weasel wants to control but Sthowp is keeping busy.

The Great Weasel actively working from the bottom here.
The Great Weasel looks gassed!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sthowp connects with a nice short shot to The Great Weasel's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Great Weasel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Great Weasel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sthowp passes into side control.
The Great Weasel is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great Weasel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sthowp connects with a decent elbow.
Sthowp grinds an elbow into The Great Weasel's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sthowp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sthowp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sthowp trying to control the action but The Great Weasel is working from the bottom.
Sthowp working the body and head with strikes.
Sthowp working the head with strikes.
Sthowp working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sthowp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Great Weasel is looking for a sweep.
The Great Weasel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sthowp off and has taken his back!

The Great Weasel looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sthawy Sthowp 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.

Sthowp moves into the clinch.
The Great Weasel goes for a takedown attempt but Sthowp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Sthowp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Great Weasel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Great Weasel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Great Weasel is breathing heavily.
Sthowp wants to control from the top but The Great Weasel keeps moving.
The Great Weasel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sthowp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sthowp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sthowp stands up over The Great Weasel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sthowp got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Great Weasel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sthowp has managed to get both his arms back between The Great Weasel's legs - danger averted.
Sthowp trying to control but The Great Weasel is working from the bottom.
Sthowp is in close to The Great Weasel's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The Great Weasel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sthowp defends well.

The Great Weasel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sthowp working some strikes from top position.
Sthowp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
The Great Weasel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The Great Weasel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Great Weasel keeping moving, preventing Sthowp from controlling successfully.
Sthowp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Great Weasel's head.
Sthowp with a flurry of punches that miss.

The Great Weasel working for submissions but it's allowed Sthowp to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sthowp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sthowp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Great Weasel's head.

Sthowp is trying to work for a kimura but The Great Weasel is defending well.
The Great Weasel is looking to control Sthowp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Great Weasel avoid being mounted?

Sthowp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sthowp trying to pass the guard but The Great Weasel defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Great Weasel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Great Weasel is looking for a sweep. Sthowp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Great Weasel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The Great Weasel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Great Weasel won't allow Sthowp to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sthowp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Great Weasel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sthowp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sthawy Sthowp dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sthowp slips a straight right by The Great Weasel.
The Great Weasel misses with a jab, cross combination.

Sthowp has closed the distance and engaged The Great Weasel in a clinch.
The Great Weasel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sthowp to keep the fight standing.
The Great Weasel has Sthowp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sthowp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sthowp gets control of The Great Weasel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sthowp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Great Weasel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sthowp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp trying to control the position.
Sthawy Sthowp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp keeping moving, preventing The Great Weasel from controlling successfully.
The Great Weasel is fighting to break Sthowp's control of his arms but Sthowp is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Sthowp is looking for a triangle but The Great Weasel pushes his legs off easily.
The Great Weasel looking to sit in guard and control but Sthowp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sthowp looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sthowp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Great Weasel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sthowp connects with a couple of short punches.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but The Great Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Great Weasel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sthowp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sthowp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The Great Weasel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sthowp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The Great Weasel looking for a guillotine here but Sthowp defends easily.
Sthowp controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sthowp slips nicely into half guard.
Sthowp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Great Weasel is refusing to be controlled, as Sthowp sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sthowp there.

The Great Weasel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Great Weasel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sthowp is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great Weasel is looking to improve his position.
Sthowp working over The Great Weasel with some ground and pound. The Great Weasel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sthowp is trying to control the action in half guard but The Great Weasel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sthawy Sthowp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sthowp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sthowp 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.

The Great Weasel looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sthawy Sthowp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sthowp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sthawy Sthowp!