UVT 199: The Countdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuggy Propa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Propa has chosen Lonnie G - February Mix as his entrance music. TJ O Brian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

O Brian
vs
Propa

218 cm
27
298 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
27
262 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuggy Propa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Propa sprawls well. Propa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Brian gets slowly back to his feet.
O Brian looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
O Brian wants to slow Propa down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Propa as he avoids it easily.
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Propa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Propa catches O Brian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Brian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brian walks into a straight right hand from Propa.
Propa jabs O Brian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Propa with a hook.
Propa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Propa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Propa jabs at O Brian's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Brian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

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

O Brian is rocked!

It looks like TJ O Brian 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!
Propa lands an uppercut, right on the button! O Brian tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuggy Propa!
Chuggy Propa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gornev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gornev's entrance music is Alessandro Safina - Luna Tu. A fine choice. Ivan Gornev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Faoa Sunia's chin.

Gornev
vs
Sunia

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
35
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Gornev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faoa Sunia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gornev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gornev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sunia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gornev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sunia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gornev!
Sunia unloading with bombs!
Sunia is landing with some decent strikes but Gornev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Sunia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunia looking to finish Gornev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gornev!
Sunia softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Gornev is out cold! Sunia jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faoa Sunia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes into the arena with Deep River Blues - Doc Watson blaring out of the sound system. Denny Prokopos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Prokopos
vs
Buu

180 cm
35
144 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

170 cm
28
140 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Buu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Buu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buu moves away from the strike by Prokopos.
Prokopos swats away the attempt to clinch by Buu.
Prokopos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Prokopos misses its intended target.
Prokopos lands with a nice combination. Buu backs away looking to recover.
Buu tries to clinch but Prokopos moves away
and Prokopos counters with a stiff right hand.
Buu wants to clinch up but Prokopos keeps it at a distance.
Prokopos tries to bum rush Buu with a series of wild strikes but Buu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prokopos connects with a right hand. Buu shakes it off.

Prokopos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buu can't keep his opponent in guard - Prokopos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Buu tries to kick Prokopos off in order to stand up. Prokopos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buu keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos looking to control but instead Buu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Prokopos thows a huge punch but Buu dodges it nicely.
Prokopos is thwarting Buu's attempts to control the position.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but Buu defending well.
Prokopos prevents Buu from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos is looking to advance position but Buu won't allow it.
Buu pushes Prokopos off looking to stand but Prokopos dives back in and keeps control.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Buu is defending well.

Prokopos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buu wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prokopos is working away from the top position though.
Buu is looking for a sweep. Prokopos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prokopos trying to mount his opponent but Buu defends it.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buu tries to get to full guard but Prokopos has control of the leg.
Prokopos moves into full mount! Buu won't be happy about that!
Prokopos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buu is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prokopos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Buu to take his back!
Prokopos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Buu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Buu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buu wants to clinch
and Prokopos counters with a stiff right hand.
Buu is looking to clinch but Prokopos is avoiding it.

Buu drives through and clinches with Prokopos against the cage.

Prokopos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Prokopos gets a double leg takedown into Buu's guard.
Prokopos stopping the sweep attempt from Buu.
Prokopos won't allow Buu to get back to his feet.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Buu is keeping the position.
Prokopos is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prokopos is looking to control Buu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prokopos avoid being mounted?
Denny Prokopos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prokopos wants to get back to full guard.
Buu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buu is trying to control. Prokopos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prokopos wants to get back to full guard.
Buu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Buu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prokopos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buu avoids the body shot from Prokopos.
Buu tries to close the distance and clinch but Prokopos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denny Prokopos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buu is looking to clinch.

Buu moves into the clinch successfully.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buu with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Prokopos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prokopos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prokopos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buu swivels and escapes.
Buu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prokopos sprawls well. Prokopos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buu gets slowly back to his feet.
Prokopos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buu circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu is looking to clinch but Prokopos is avoiding it.
Prokopos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prokopos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prokopos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buu somewhat.

Buu has managed to clinch.

Prokopos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prokopos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prokopos throws a right and a left that Buu avoids nicely.
Buu tries to close the distance and clinch but Prokopos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buu dives in and grabs Prokopos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prokopos pushes down on Buu's head and hops out.
Buu moves to clinch but Prokopos breaks away
and Prokopos counters with a three punch combo that has Buu backing up. Buu nods at Prokopos to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buu tries to clinch but Prokopos moves out of range.
Kid Buu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Prokopos does no damage.

Buu rushes Prokopos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buu tries a body shot but Prokopos blocks it.
Buu gets through Prokopos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buu with a knee to the head.
Buu working Prokopos over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Buu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prokopos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buu circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buu moves in looking to clinch but Prokopos pushes him off.
Denny Prokopos is winning the standup battle so far.
Prokopos slaps away a takedown attempt from Buu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Buu as Prokopos shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Buu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Prokopos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buu looks to clinch
and Prokopos counters with a one-two to the body.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prokopos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buu somewhat.
Prokopos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buu tries to clinch up but Prokopos circles away and keeps his distance.
Prokopos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buu looks to clinch
and Prokopos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prokopos misses with a lunging right hand
and Buu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Prokopos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Prokopos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buu.
Prokopos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buu wants to clinch up but Prokopos keeps it at a distance.
Buu wants to clinch up but Prokopos keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu moves to clinch but Prokopos breaks away
and Prokopos counters with a head kick. That will keep Buu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Buu is rocked!
Buu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buu is still on wobbly legs! Can Prokopos finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Buu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buu seems to have recovered his senses.

Buu closes the distance and pushes Prokopos back into the cage.
Buu crunches a lovely knee into Prokopos's ribcage.
Buu landing knees to the head.

Buu manages to break the clinch.

Buu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prokopos tries to break the clinch but Buu is controlling the position.

Prokopos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prokopos throws a wild body kick that Buu sees coming a mile off.
Buu fails with the takedown.
Denny Prokopos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Buu.
Buu tries to clinch but Prokopos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prokopos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prokopos swats away the attempt to clinch by Buu.
Buu tries to clinch there but Prokopos circles away.
Prokopos throws a right hand that Buu ducks under and follows up with a left that Buu also avoids with ease.
Prokopos keeps the fight on the outside.
Buu tries to clinch but Prokopos is having none of it.
Prokopos throws a right hand that Buu ducks under and follows up with a left that Buu also avoids with ease.
Buu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prokopos pinned against the cage. Prokopos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prokopos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Buu forces Prokopos back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos working hard to break the clinch.
Prokopos can't break the clinch.

Buu breaks the clinch.
Prokopos fails with the takedown.
Buu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prokopos as he avoids it easily.
Buu tries to close the distance and clinch but Prokopos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prokopos swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Prokopos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Prokopos is trying to get an arm triangle but Buu is defending well.
Buu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Prokopos's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prokopos 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.
Prokopos wants to control but Buu is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Buu kicks Prokopos off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kid Buu.
I think Buu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Buu!
Kid Buu 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
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nezu Nambara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nambara comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Goodbye - Blue Foundation. Abaddon has chosen Heartless as his entrance music. Lupercal Abaddon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nambara
vs
Abaddon

190 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
29
183 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nezu Nambara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lupercal Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nambara.
Nambara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Lupercal Abaddon has been cut.
Nambara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abaddon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nambara.
Abaddon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Nambara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nambara throws a nice looking combination but Abaddon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nambara slips a jab from Abaddon.
Lupercal Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Nambara moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nambara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nambara fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon throws a chopping leg kick but Nambara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nambara jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Abaddon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abaddon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abaddon slips a straight right by Nambara.
A lazy left from Abaddon finds it's target.
Nambara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Abaddon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nambara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Abaddon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nambara in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abaddon.
Nambara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nambara swinging wildly here.
Abaddon slips under a jab from Nambara.
Nezu Nambara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nambara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon is looking to chop away at Nambara's legs.
Nambara misses with an uppercut.
Abaddon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nambara misses with a leg kick.
Nambara throws the left hand but Abaddon avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abaddon, right into the meat.

Abaddon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nambara is trying to defend but Abaddon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nambara is trying to stand up here but Abaddon is controlling him well.

Abaddon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nambara is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lupercal Abaddon!
Lupercal Abaddon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cowell
vs
Bourque

225 cm
37
277 lbs
28 - 31 - 1

225 cm
37
270 lbs
35 - 17 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cowell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Cowell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bourque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowell.
Cowell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowell trying to advance position but Bourque counters by regaining guard.
Cowell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourque is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cowell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bourque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bourque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bourque!

Bourque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourque to the ground. Bourque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowell dives in and grabs Bourque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bourque pushes down on Cowell's head and hops out.

Cowell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Cowell is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell is thwarting Bourque's attempts to control the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque won't allow Cowell to pass to mount.

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

Cowell is looking for a kimura but Bourque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cowell to get the leverage.
Cowell is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
Cowell is looking to pass Bourque's guard but actually Bourque recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cowell landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowell won't allow Bourque to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cowell looks to land a strike but Bourque avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Cowell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cowell slips a straight right by Bourque.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque throws a combination that misses

and Cowell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bourque's guard.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Bourque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowell is one step ahead there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell is looking to advance position but Bourque has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cowell working to try and regain half guard.
Cowell is squirming around, avoiding Bourque's attempts to control the action.
Cowell is trying to escape the mount.
Cowell is working hard here to advance position.
Bourque looking to control but Cowell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cowell trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque wants to sweep but no luck.

Cowell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cowell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bourque screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cowell! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anderson Cowell!
A victorious Anderson Cowell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista's entrance music is Triunfo . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marcos's choice of entrance music: Hard As A Rock!. Joao Marcos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Batista
vs
Marcos

191 cm
26
282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

197 cm
28
295 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Brutal Clothing Store - 95% Laundry $$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Batista!
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, Joao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Joao Marcos has been cut.
Batista throws a series of punches but Marcos avoids them all with ease.
Batista with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcos dodges the punch combination from Batista.

Batista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batista tries to work over Marcos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Batista breaks the clinch.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batista.
Batista wants to clinch.
Marcos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a series of strikes. Marcos will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista tries to clinch up.
Batista lands with a shot to the body.
Marcos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos misses the jab.
Batista lands with an overhand left.
Marcos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcos.

It looks like Diego Batista has been cut.
Batista is looking to clinch.
Batista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a series of punches but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Batista misses.
Batista misses with a double jab.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcos thuds his right hand into Batista's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marcos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcos dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
Batista misses with a right hand
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista drops his hands momentarily and Marcos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcos misses with a right hand

and Batista holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Batista breaks the clinch.
Marcos lands a head shot.

Batista darts in and clinches Marcos up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Batista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcos tests Batista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcos keeps the fight on the outside.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcos circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marcos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista tries to clinch

and Marcos counters with a nice right hand that sends Batista toppling to the canvas! Batista scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marcos finish him?!

Batista is rocked!
Batista is breathing heavily.
Batista looks to clinch
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Batista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcos circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Batista tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Marcos wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Marcos!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Boans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boans comes to the cage accompanied by Round and Round by Ratt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boans
vs
Riley

210 cm
29
275 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Boans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boans avoids it really well and circles away.

Boans closes the distance and clinches.
Riley is trying to maintain a safe position but Boans gets an underhook and turns Riley into the cage.

Riley drags the fight down to the ground.
Boans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boans defends it easily.
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!

Riley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Boans throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Riley's body to avoid the submission. Riley has instead reached around Boans's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Riley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Riley!
Marcus Riley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Out - Circa Survive. Mizushima Muroi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rai Leonardo's chin.

Leonardo
vs
Muroi

202 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
335 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muroi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muroi. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muroi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leonardo. That one must have hurt.
Leonardo misses with a few strikes there.

Muroi rushes Leonardo and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Muroi as the two fighters clinch.
Muroi lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Muroi.
Muroi tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Muroi back against the cage.
Muroi swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muroi lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Muroi.
Muroi tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Muroi back against the cage.
Muroi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muroi tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muroi.
Leonardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muroi walks away with a smile on his face. Leonardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muroi. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muroi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Muroi drives through and clinches with Leonardo against the cage.
Muroi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
Muroi tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muroi is leaning against Leonardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muroi pushes Leonardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi lands a shot to the body.
Muroi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Muroi is blocking nicely.
Muroi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
Muroi tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but Muroi manages to get underhooks.
Muroi tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Muroi scores with a shoulder strike.
Muroi digs a right hand into Leonardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonardo's gas tank.
Muroi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
Muroi lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muroi.
Muroi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Muroi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muroi misses with a punch on the inside.
Muroi misses with a body punch.
Muroi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Muroi.
Muroi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
Muroi scores with a shot to the side of Leonardo's head.
Leonardo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muroi after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rai Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muroi lands with a left to the head.
Muroi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
Muroi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muroi.
A hook to the body from Muroi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muroi misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muroi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
Muroi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Muroi.
Muroi tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Muroi as the two fighters clinch.
Muroi tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Muroi misses with the head strike.
Muroi tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Muroi back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Muroi.
A short right from Muroi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muroi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muroi.
A right handed body shot lands from Muroi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muroi punishes Leonardo's body with a nice straight punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muroi tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo can't get the takedown.
Muroi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muroi lands with a left to the head.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muroi is defending well for now.
Muroi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muroi to keep the fight standing.
Muroi misses with some punches.
Muroi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muroi tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muroi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muroi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Muroi.
Muroi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muroi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Muroi fails to land.

Leonardo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muroi regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muroi is looking to stand up but Leonardo isn't so interested in that idea.
Leonardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muroi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leonardo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muroi is trying to get back to his feet.
Leonardo is looking to take a break and control but Muroi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leonardo controls the position from side control.
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!
Muroi wants to get back to his feet but Leonardo drags him back down.
Leonardo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Muroi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leonardo is looking to take a break and control but Muroi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muroi trying to remain calm as Leonardo controls from the top position.
Muroi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leonardo wants to control but Muroi is keeping him busy.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet but Leonardo drags him back down.
Leonardo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Muroi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leonardo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leonardo trying to control the position but Muroi is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muroi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leonardo is controlling him well.
Muroi taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo is chipping away with strikes.
Leonardo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leonardo working the head and body with strikes.
Leonardo trying to control the position but Muroi is working away.
Leonardo working the ground and pound.
Muroi is pushing Leonardo's head away, looking to escape. Leonardo manages to hold on to the position though.
Leonardo is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here as Leonardo stalls from top position.
Muroi is trying to buck Leonardo off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rai Leonardo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leonardo checks a low kick from Muroi.
Muroi misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muroi.
Leonardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muroi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonardo.
Muroi checks a leg kick.

Muroi moves into the clinch.
Muroi lands a nice shot to the body.
Muroi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muroi lands a left hand.
Leonardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muroi smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muroi. Muroi obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonardo duly obliges.
Muroi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muroi as he avoids it easily.

Leonardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muroi to the mat! Muroi manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muroi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muroi wants to stand and escape but Leonardo is having none of it.
Muroi is wriggling around but Leonardo manages to pass to half guard.
Muroi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo wants to pass the guard but Muroi is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet.
Leonardo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leonardo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonardo passes to side control.
Leonardo lands a nice forearm strike.
Leonardo just content to control the position.
Leonardo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Muroi down.
Leonardo is staying tight to Muroi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muroi tries to escape but Leonardo is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonardo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leonardo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leonardo landing a few strikes.
Leonardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muroi trying to remain calm as Leonardo controls from the top position.
Leonardo trying to control the action but Muroi is working from the bottom.
Leonardo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leonardo trying to control the position but Muroi is working away.
Muroi pushes Leonardo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leonardo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leonardo scores with punches from side control.
Leonardo scoring with punches from side control.
Muroi is not content to let Leonardo control the position.
Muroi seems a little lost for a moment, as Leonardo dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muroi is trying to buck Leonardo off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muroi keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rai Leonardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leonardo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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A

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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 Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kharitonov
vs
Wattson

207 cm
33
272 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

195 cm
33
270 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson misses with a double jab.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wattson.
Wattson lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
Wattson with a hook.
Kharitonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Wattson throws a series of strikes that have Kharitonov backpedaling.

It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wattson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wattson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wattson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wattson.
Wattson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wattson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wattson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wattson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Wattson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wattson throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Ron Wattson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wattson shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
Wattson throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kharitonov finds it's way through Wattson's defenses.
Wattson digs a good body shot into Kharitonov's ribs.

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!

Wattson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kharitonov sprawling to the canvas. Wattson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kharitonov hang on?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wattson throwing shots but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Wattson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wattson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wattson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wattson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wattson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wattson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharitonov's head.
Wattson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Wattson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep. Wattson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wattson seems to be working for a kimura but Kharitonov defends the submission attempt.
Kharitonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wattson.

Wattson seems to be working for a kimura but Kharitonov defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wattson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wattson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wattson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kharitonov won't allow Wattson to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wattson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Wattson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Kharitonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wattson misses with a combination
and Kharitonov counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.

Kharitonov gets a clinch.
Kharitonov tries to work over Wattson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kharitonov misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov lands a shoulder strike.
Wattson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wattson stalls.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wattson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wattson prevents a body shot from Kharitonov.
Wattson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov managing to block the knees to the body from Wattson.
Kharitonov avoiding damage as Wattson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kharitonov is defending well for now.
Wattson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kharitonov smiles and moves away.
Wattson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wattson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wattson cracks a nice hook into Kharitonov's ribs.
Wattson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wattson cracks Kharitonov with a hook to the temple - Kharitonov is on wobbly legs here! Wattson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kharitonov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wattson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ron Wattson!
Ron Wattson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kongo
vs
Heggs

194 cm
30
244 lbs
24 - 15 - 1

198 cm
28
280 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.

Kongo drives through and clinches with Heggs against the cage.
Kongo digs a right hand underneath Heggs's ribcage. Heggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Heggs is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heggs as Kongo tries to tie him up.
Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Heggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Heggs gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Heggs is working Kongo over against the cage.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Heggs in his tracks for a moment.
Heggs is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heggs.
Kongo pushes Heggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongo works on Heggs's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Heggs blocks a body shot from Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heggs looks winded!
Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heggs backwards.
Heggs working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Heggs manages to break the clinch.
Heggs wants to slow Kongo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kongo up against the cage.
Heggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kongo lands a knee to the head.
Kongo lands a body shot.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.
Heggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo tries to work over Heggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Heggs'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.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Heggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Good body shot from Heggs.
Heggs tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kongo.
Heggs is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kongo pushes Heggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heggs throws a hook to the side of Kongo's head but Kongo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingo Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Kongo jabs at Heggs's body.
Heggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kongo.
Heggs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kongo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Heggs avoids them all with ease.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongo lands a really nice looking cross but Heggs seems unphased.

Kongo moves into the clinch.
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Heggs in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Kongo.
Kongo with a knee to the head.

It looks like Luther Heggs has been cut.
Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kongo.

Heggs is rocked!
Kongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Heggs is breathing heavily.
Kongo trying to stall but Heggs improves his position.
Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggs misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heggs's face.

Heggs breaks the clinch.
Heggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kongo.
Kongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heggs misses with a hook.

Kongo has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongo.
Heggs tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.

Heggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heggs.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Heggs moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Heggs tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Heggs back against the cage.
Heggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Kongo.
Heggs is trying to break free.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongo lands an elbow inside that Heggs shrugs off.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kongo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heggs avoids it.
Heggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Heggs misses with a punch to the body.
Heggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks.
Kongo tries a body shot but Heggs blocks it.
Nice elbow from Kongo.
Heggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heggs misses with the head strike.
Kongo tries to stall but Heggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Heggs pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Heggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingo Kongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Heggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heggs moves away.
Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab from Kongo.
Heggs misses with a looping right.
Heggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick

and Heggs counters by clinching up.
Kongo lands an elbow just above Heggs 's eye.
Heggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heggs blocks an elbow strike from Kongo.
Heggs misses with some punches.
Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Heggs backwards.
Kingo Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Heggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heggs misses with the head strike.
Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heggs backwards.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heggs is keeping busy.
Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Kongo finish him?
A short left from Kongo.
Kongo trying to stall but Heggs improves his position.
Heggs throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Heggs with a big uppercut! Heggs tries to clinch up but Kongo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Heggs to the mat! Heggs covers up and Kongo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kingo Kongo!
After winning the bout, Kingo Kongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.