UVT 203: Puncher vs Washburn PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buckethead - jump man. 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.

Minotauro
vs
Oliveira

185 cm
36
253 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

185 cm
31
227 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Minotauro counters with a leg kick.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Minotauro sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minotauro misses with a double jab.

Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minotauro wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Minotauro is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minotauro is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira working over Minotauro with some ground and pound. Minotauro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliveira throwing shots but Minotauro is blocking nicely.
Minotauro tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Minotauro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!

Minotauro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Oliveira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Minotauro.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to control but Oliveira manages to buck him off and is now in Minotauro's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Minotauro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Minotauro is keeping the position.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minotauro is pulling down on Oliveira's head to control his posture.
Minotauro wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minotauro's head.
Minotauro has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Minotauro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira postures up in Minotauro's guard and throws a big left but Minotauro blocks it.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Minotauro working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Minotauro is retaining full guard.
Minotauro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Minotauro is keeping the position.
Oliveira passes Minotauro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira 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.

Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minotauro.
Minotauro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
Minotauro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minotauro throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Minotauro leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Minotauro is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Minotauro's guard.
Oliveira is in close to Minotauro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minotauro controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
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!

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minotauro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is controlling Oliveira's posture.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minotauro controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minotauro looking to control.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minotauro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing shots but Minotauro is blocking nicely.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minotauro defending well though.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minotauro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira is thwarting Minotauro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Minotauro defends it.
Minotauro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minotauro.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira postures up.
Minotauro pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ze Minotauro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Minotauro stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.

Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Minotauro is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Minotauro defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Minotauro wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minotauro wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Minotauro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fabio Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Minotauro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Minotauro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minotauro to score with a decent uppercut.
Minotauro throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Minotauro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira moves out of range as Minotauro throws a body kick.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minotauro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Minotauro misses the target.
Minotauro misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minotauro but Minotauro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ze Minotauro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Minotauro.
Minotauro throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minotauro is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Minotauro circles away and we're back to standing.
Minotauro lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
Ze Minotauro is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minotauro.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minotauro.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliveira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minotauro as he jumps to the side.
Minotauro leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Minotauro counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Minotauro to acknowledge the strikes.
Minotauro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Minotauro.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Minotauro.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minotauro circles away.
Minotauro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Minotauro.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minotauro avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minotauro throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Minotauro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minotauro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minotauro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Minotauro misses the target.
Minotauro scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Minotauro.
Oliveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Minotauro.
Minotauro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira moves out of range as Minotauro strikes.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minotauro circles away.
Minotauro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Minotauro.
Minotauro throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.

Minotauro tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Minotauro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliveira 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 99 Words for boobs. Iliek Boubeez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Oliveira
vs
Boubeez

195 cm
25
280 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

195 cm
32
285 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
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, Iliek Boubeez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Boubeez circles away.
Boubeez misses with a head kick.
Oliveira wants to slow Boubeez down by chopping away at his legs.
Boubeez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boubeez swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Boubeez stalks Oliveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliveira's face. Oliveira staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boubeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Boubeez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boubeez misses with a body shot.
Boubeez throws a poor cross that misses

so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oliveira postures up in Boubeez's guard and throws a big left but Boubeez blocks it.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Boubeez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Boubeez!
Boubeez won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Boubeez trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boubeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iliek Boubeez.
Boubeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boubeez misses with a body kick.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Boubeez is avoiding it.
Boubeez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a good low kick that Boubeez was not able to check.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a low kick, right behind Oliveira 's knee.

Boubeez moves into the clinch successfully.
Boubeez looking for a takedown.

Boubeez gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boubeez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boubeez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Boubeez trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Boubeez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boubeez trying to control the position.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boubeez defending well though.
Oliveira misses with a head shot. Boubeez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boubeez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boubeez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iliek Boubeez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Oliveira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Boubeez throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a good low kick that Boubeez was not able to check.
Oliveira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boubeez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boubeez swivels and escapes.
Boubeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira takes a swing at Boubeez's ribcage but misses.

Boubeez rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boubeez has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira has Boubeez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boubeez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Boubeez.

Boubeez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boubeez keeps the fight on the outside.
Boubeez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boubeez's knee momentarily.
Boubeez misses with a double jab
and Oliveira counters with an inside leg kick.
Boubeez fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boubeez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Oliveira misses
and Boubeez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
Boubeez misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boubeez moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boubeez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.

Boubeez breaks the clinch.
Oliveira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Boubeez moves away
and Boubeez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Boubeez rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Boubeez wants a takedown.
Thiago Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iliek Boubeez.

Boubeez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.

Boubeez knocks Oliveira to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Oliveira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boubeez content just to control the position here.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boubeez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Oliveira scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Boubeez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Boubeez stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iliek Boubeez!
Iliek Boubeez 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
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andazola's entrance music is Airbourne - Bottom Of The Well. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Andazola
vs
Kramer

182 cm
33
265 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

180 cm
30
273 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayde Andazola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andazola gets a clinch.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andazola to keep the fight standing.
Andazola trying to land knees to the body.

Andazola jumps guard.
Andazola wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Andazola is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer won't allow Andazola to get back to his feet.
Kramer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kramer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to ground and pound but Andazola uses the momentary lack of control by Kramer to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kramer misses with a head shot. Andazola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andazola wants to get back to his feet but Kramer drags him back down.
Andazola is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer grinds an elbow into Andazola's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andazola regains half guard, as Kramer was trying to land strikes.
Kramer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer is trying to control. Andazola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer thows a huge punch but Andazola dodges it nicely.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Andazola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kramer lands a nice short elbow.
Andazola is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andazola defending well though.
Kramer is keen to just control but Andazola is a slippery customer.
Kramer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kramer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andazola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kramer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kramer lands strikes from half guard.
Kramer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andazola's head.
Kramer controlling the pace.

Andazola has one foot on Kramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Andazola. Andazola maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andazola looking to slow down the pace here.
Andazola misses with a knee to the head.
Andazola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andazola tries a knee to the head but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Andazola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andazola to keep the fight standing.
Wayde Andazola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but Andazola has him pressed against the cage.
Andazola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andazola as he avoids it easily.

Andazola forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.
Andazola misses with a knee to the head.
Andazola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andazola looking to slow down the pace here.
Andazola misses with a knee strike.
Kramer is looking to control Andazola's arms but Andazola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kramer has his back to the cage.

Andazola breaks the clinch.
Andazola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like John Kramer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andazola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andazola.

Andazola lands a takedown into guard.

Kramer is working an open guard so Andazola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kramer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andazola.
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!

Andazola clinches up against the cage.
Kramer jumps guard but Andazola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wayde Andazola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andazola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
Kramer misses with a hook to the ribs.

Andazola jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer looking to sit in guard and control but Andazola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Andazola stands up from Kramer's guard - Andazola perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kramer has Andazola up against the cage in a clinch.
Andazola is trying to stall.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andazola avoiding damage.
Kramer jumps guard but Andazola stands there with Kramer around his waist. Kramer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andazola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andazola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andazola tries a knee to the head but Kramer blocks it.
Andazola is trying to stall.
Andazola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kramer blocks it with crossed arms.

Kramer jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kramer holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to control the position but Andazola postures up.
Kramer pulls Andazola in to control the position.
John Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.

John Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kramer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andazola's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andazola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andazola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde Andazola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Andazola throws a right hand that misses
and Kramer counters with a solid body kick.
Andazola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.

Kramer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kramer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer trying to control but Andazola is working from the bottom.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Andazola is keeping the position.
Andazola keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andazola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Andazola moves into the clinch.
Kramer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andazola.
Andazola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
Kramer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kramer blocks an elbow strike from Andazola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andazola's efforts to push away.

Andazola jumps guard.
Andazola keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Kramer is looking to work some ground and pound but Andazola has wrist control.
Andazola keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Andazola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kramer is controlling him.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Andazola keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kramer looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control but Andazola is working from the bottom.

Andazola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but Andazola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayde Andazola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayde Andazola is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt - Andazola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andazola clinches with his opponent.
Andazola slows down the pace here.
Andazola misses with a knee strike.
Andazola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Andazola wants the takedown. Kramer is fighting it off but Andazola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kramer's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kramer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andazola tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andazola to the ground. Andazola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kramer 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kramer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice has chosen Bang Install as his entrance music. Bang The Hero of Justice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ivanovich
vs
The Hero of Justice

200 cm
32
263 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

192 cm
32
231 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Hero of Justice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanovich's hands.

It looks like Igor Ivanovich has been cut.
A jab from Ivanovich does it's job there.
The Hero of Justice blocks a head kick by Ivanovich.
The Hero of Justice throws a nice looking combination but Ivanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Hero of Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by The Hero of Justice.
Ivanovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hero of Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces The Hero of Justice off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanovich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ivanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivanovich slips a jab and a cross from The Hero of Justice.
Ivanovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from The Hero of Justice.
Ivanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice lands with a right hand.
The Hero of Justice misses with an uppercut. Ivanovich saw that one coming.
The Hero of Justice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of The Hero of Justice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Hero of Justice throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovich counters with a leg kick.
Ivanovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovich misses with a head kick.
Ivanovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from The Hero of Justice.
Ivanovich throws a front kick that sends The Hero of Justice stumbling back into the cage.
The Hero of Justice looks winded!
Ivanovich throws a head kick that The Hero of Justice semi-blocks.
The Hero of Justice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hero of Justice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Hero of Justice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
The Hero of Justice on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich thumps The Hero of Justice with a low kick.
Ivanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovich is looking to slow The Hero of Justice down with leg kicks.
The Hero of Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for The Hero of Justice.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ivanovich.
Ivanovich with a hook.
The Hero of Justice on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Hero of Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovich.
The Hero of Justice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Bang The Hero of Justice has been cut.
The Hero of Justice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivanovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovich with a hook.
The Hero of Justice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Hero of Justice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ivanovich scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Hero of Justice's head.
Ivanovich clobbers The Hero of Justice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hero of Justice's calf.
Good exchange - Ivanovich coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice blocks a head kick by Ivanovich.

Ivanovich clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanovich.
The Hero of Justice prevents a body shot from Ivanovich.
A hook to the body from Ivanovich.
A short body shot lands from Ivanovich as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanovich digs a right hand underneath The Hero of Justice's ribcage. The Hero of Justice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ivanovich tries to work over The Hero of Justice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovich misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ivanovich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ivanovich closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovich tries a body shot but The Hero of Justice blocks it.
The Hero of Justice is trying to push Ivanovich away but Ivanovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Hero of Justice tries to circle away but Ivanovich has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hero of Justice controls his hands.
Ivanovich working aggressively here.
A short right from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ivanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hero of Justice can do to turn this around?
Ivanovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovich lands a shot to the body.
The Hero of Justice is breathing heavily.
Ivanovich works on The Hero of Justice's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Hero of Justice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ivanovich on the inside.
Ivanovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
Ivanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovich has The Hero of Justice pushed against the cage.
Ivanovich misses with a body punch.
Ivanovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
Ivanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanovich has The Hero of Justice pressed against the cage.
Ivanovich seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanovich tries to work over The Hero of Justice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovich scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovich scores with a shot to the side of The Hero of Justice's head.
Ivanovich misses with a punch to the body.
The Hero of Justice prevents a body shot from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich stalling in the clinch.
Ivanovich lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands an uppercut.
The Hero of Justice tries to break free but Ivanovich pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanovich lands a left hand.
Ivanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hero of Justice controls his hands.
The Hero of Justice prevents a body shot from Ivanovich.
The Hero of Justice is trying to push Ivanovich away but Ivanovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Igor Ivanovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovich can't find room to land a body shot as The Hero of Justice controls the action.
Ivanovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanovich scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hero of Justices head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovich lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Hero of Justice can't break the clinch.
Ivanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovich tries a body shot but The Hero of Justice blocks it.
Ivanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ivanovich dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The Hero of Justice scores with a hook.
Ivanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Hero of Justice crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ivanovich - the referee stops the clock and The Hero of Justice gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ivanovich. The Hero of Justice manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ivanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang The Hero of Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Igor Ivanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Ivanovich misses.
Nice shot by The Hero of Justice.
Ivanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Ivanovich.
The Hero of Justice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Hero of Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Hero of Justice eats them both and turns towards Ivanovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the liver by Ivanovich. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Hero of Justice might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Hero of Justice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Hero of Justice has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ivanovich.

Ivanovich instigates a clinch.
Ivanovich lands with a left to the head.
The Hero of Justice prevents a body shot from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanovich tries to throw a body punch but The Hero of Justice avoids it by throwing Ivanovich back against the cage.
Ivanovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovich scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two 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!
The Hero of Justice is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanovich has double underhooks.

Ivanovich drops The Hero of Justice onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! The Hero of Justice is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

The Hero of Justice is rocked!
Ivanovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Hero of Justice is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovich finish him?
Ivanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovich misses with the head strike.
The Hero of Justice seems to have recovered his senses.
The Hero of Justice blocks an uppercut.
The Hero of Justice blocking some punches.
A short right from Ivanovich on the inside.
Ivanovich lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
Ivanovich lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanovich stalling.
Ivanovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovich tries a body shot but The Hero of Justice blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice tries to circle away but Ivanovich has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanovich scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanovich.
Igor Ivanovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Hero of Justice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bang The Hero of Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Ivanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanovich 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Ivanovich!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Heggs
vs
Pinksy

198 cm
28
280 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

213 cm
33
285 lbs
37 - 25 - 1

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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heggs cracks Pinksy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
Heggs avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a body punch but Heggs moves out of range.

Heggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Heggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Pinksy breaks the clinch.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heggs scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heggs misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Pinksy. Beautiful body shot.
Heggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinksy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinksy lands a head kick!

It looks like Luther Heggs 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Pinksy as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heggs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heggs blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinksy looks to land a combination but Heggs avoids it well.
Heggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heggs misses with a double jab
and Heggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pinksy misses the jab.
Pinksy throws a series of punches but Heggs avoids them all with ease.
Pinksy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heggs can pounce on him.
Pinksy blocks the body kick.
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heggs lands a jab to the head.
Pinksy throws a big shot that misses.
Heggs thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinksy connects with the punch.
Heggs is looking to clinch.
Pinksy sizes up Heggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heggs ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with a hook. Heggs ducked under it nicely.
Pinksy misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pinksy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinksy throws a jab when Heggs was well out of range.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Pinksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Heggs counters with a leg kick.
Pinksy misses with a hook. Heggs ducked under it nicely.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Pinksy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drew Pinksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pinksy. Heggs shrugs it off though.
Pinksy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Heggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinksy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs misses with a straight left.
Heggs tries to clinch but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Heggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinksy, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Heggs is controlling him.
Heggs is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Pinksy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinksy won't allow it.

Pinksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggs tries to clinch but Pinksy moves away
and Pinksy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Pinksy.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heggs tries to clinch up.
Pinksy misses with the combination.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heggs throws a right and a left that Pinksy avoids nicely.
Pinksy scores with a head kick. Heggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Heggs out cold! Heggs corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Pinksy!
A victorious Drew Pinksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Boans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Boans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Round and Round by Ratt. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Wha
vs
Boans

225 cm
25
300 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

210 cm
29
275 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
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, Jon Boans!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Jon Boans has been cut.
Wha misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Boans.
Boans blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oooh a lovely combination from Wha sends Boans down but not out. Wha dives into side control looking to finish.

Boans is rocked!
Boans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boans will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Boans tries to escape but Wha is in control.

Wha has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wha ducks under a wild hook from Boans.

Boans gets a double leg takedown into Wha's guard.
Wha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boans postures up in Wha's guard and throws a big left but Wha blocks it.
Boans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boans.
Boans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boans throws a big elbow that misses.
Boans throws a big elbow that misses.
Wha looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boans wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Boans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wha wants to stand but Boans is controlling the position.
Wha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wha tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wha 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.
Boans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boans postures up in Wha's guard and throws a big left but Wha blocks it.
Boans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wha keeping moving, preventing Boans from controlling successfully.
Wha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wha pulls Boans in to control the position.
Wha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boans on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boans wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Boans landing with the ground and pound.
Boans postures up in Wha's guard and throws a big left but Wha blocks it.
Wha looking for a sweep. Not yet Wha, not yet.
Wha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Boans's cut.
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.

Boans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Boans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wha is defending well.
A short right from Wha.
Boans takes a shot to the head.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boans backwards.
Boans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wha's efforts to push away.
Wha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wha is trying to force a seperation but Boans has the dominant position.

Wha breaks the clinch.
A big left from Wha misses.
Wha throws an overhand right that lands on Boans's shoulder, as Boans tries to avoid the shot.
Wha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bleh Wha is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wha.
Boans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wha paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boans shoots in for a takedown but Wha shows good takedown defense.
Boans moves away from the strike by Wha.
Wha leaves Boans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Boans.

Boans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wha wants to hit a switch here but Boans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wha there!
Boans landing strikes from the mount.
Boans tries to control but Wha wriggling away.
Boans unloading with bombs!
Boans landing strikes from the mount and Wha is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wha is trying desperately to improve position.
Boans lands with some strikes.
Boans with a couple of short strikes.
Wha holds on for dear life.
Boans with shots to the head and body - Wha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boans with the ground and pound from mount.
Boans looking to finish Wha with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wha!
Boans scoring with strikes but Wha is staying in there.

Wha is rocked!
Boans looking to ground and pound but Wha is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boans drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wha! More shots from Boans and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Boans!
Jon Boans really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wednesday
vs
Fury

192 cm
34
162 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

185 cm
27
162 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry)

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 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wednesday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wednesday connects with the punch.

It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Fury jabs at Wednesday's body.
Fury digs a good hook to Wednesday's body.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury throws a series of punches but Wednesday avoids them all with ease.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wednesday darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wednesday breaks the clinch.
Wednesday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wednesday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Wednesday tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wednesday counters with a left to the body.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fury checks it well.
Wednesday thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
Fury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wednesday rather than just go for the knockout.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Wednesday throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Wednesday looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
Fury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wednesday closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fury leaves Wednesday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fury swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wednesday lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wednesday avoids the head kick by Fury.
Wednesday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryan Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wednesday counters with a right hand to the body.
Fury with a hook.
Wednesday jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Wednesday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury misses with a left hand
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Fury looks to land a combination but Wednesday avoids it well.
Wednesday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Wednesday throws a head kick that misses.
Fury misses with a hook. Wednesday ducked under it nicely.
Fury takes a swing at Wednesday's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday works the jab nicely.

Fury gets tackled into the cage by Wednesday. Wednesday maintains the clinch.
Wednesday working aggressively here.

Wednesday manages to break the clinch.
Fury scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Wednesday swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wednesday.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
A big right from Wednesday misses.
Wednesday connects with a single shot there.

Wednesday rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Wednesday won't allow it.
Wednesday is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fury up against the cage.
Wednesday scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury wants to break free but Wednesday has control.
Wednesday gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
Fury slips a jab from Wednesday.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Fury cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wednesday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury throws a head kick that misses
and Wednesday counters with a three punch combo that has Fury backing up. Fury nods at Wednesday to acknowledge the strikes.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
A shot to the body from Wednesday misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wednesday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut.
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury slaps away a takedown attempt from Wednesday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Wednesday misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury misses with an uppercut
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury walks into a stiff left hand from Wednesday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fury throws a lazy right hand but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wednesday swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
A jab from Fury does it's job there.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wednesday counters with a left to the body.
Wednesday cracks Fury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wednesday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Wednesday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Wednesday instigates a clinch.

Wednesday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wednesday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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 Alpo Wednesday.
Well Wednesday 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jensen
vs
Rugowski

193 cm
32
260 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

225 cm
34
277 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jensen tries to keep at a distance but Rugowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugowski has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.

Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski lands a head kick. Jensen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jensen misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rugowski.
Jensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rugowski clinches.
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!
Rugowski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jensen lands a takedown into guard.
Jensen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peter Jensen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jensen throws a body punch but Rugowski moves out of range.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rugowski tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rugowski to the ground. Rugowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rugowski lands with a cross.
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rugowski is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Rugowski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugowski misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Jensen shoots in and drives through. Rugowski sprawls well.
Rugowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jensen is defended easily by Rugowski.
Peter Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rugowski.
Rugowski cracks Jensen with a good jab.
Jensen swings for the body but Rugowski moves out of range.
Jensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rugowski swivels and escapes.

Rugowski gets a clinch.
Jensen tries to break free but Rugowski pushes him back against the cage.
Rugowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jensen.
Jensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Rugowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rugowski throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.

Jensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jensen prevents Rugowski from getting the reversal.
Jensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
Rugowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Jensen controlling from mount.
Rugowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Jensen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rugowski as he avoids it easily.
Rugowski misses with a looping left.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.

Jensen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jensen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rugowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.
Rugowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jensen's guard.

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

Rugowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Rugowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Rugowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jensen.
A left lands for Rugowski.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jensen avoids a kick to the body.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rugowski tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rugowski to the ground. Rugowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugowski tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.

Rugowski has Jensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Rugowski breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen has his takedown stuffed
and Rugowski counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jensen looks for a takedown but Rugowski sprawls well.

Jensen looking to score a takedown here. Rugowski is defending well but Jensen drives through and ends up in Rugowski's guard.
Jensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Jensen passes Rugowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking to pass Rugowski's guard but actually Rugowski recovers to full guard.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Jensen looking to sit in guard and control but Rugowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski wants to stand but Jensen is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rugowski gets to his feet. Jensen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rugowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Rugowski's shoulder, as Rugowski tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rugowski throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Rugowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rugowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rugowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Jensen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jensen dives in and grabs Rugowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rugowski pushes down on Jensen's head and hops out.
Rugowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jensen circles away.
Jensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rugowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rugowski tries a head kick but it misses.

Jensen gets the takedown into side control.
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Rugowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jensen is really struggling to control Rugowski but he's trying to hold on to 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.
The referee asks Jensen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jensen prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Jensen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rugowski as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has his takedown stuffed
letting Rugowski counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen tries to clinch up
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Rugowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jensen.
Rugowski tries to land a front kick but Jensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rugowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jensen's head.
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jensen's head.
The fighters circle, before Rugowski throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jensen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rugowski lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bubba Rugowski!
After winning the bout, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Oliveira

185 cm
36
140 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

160 cm
23
146 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q

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 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendell Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams lands with a hook. Oliveira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams blocks a jab.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Williams.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Williams is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Oliveira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily 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!
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams staying out of range there.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliveira throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Oliveira lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
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!
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira misses the jab.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Williams throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wendell Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams slips a jab from Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams slips a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Williams.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliveira if he has to take too many more of those.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Williams punishes Oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams stalks Oliveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliveira's face. Oliveira staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Williams is rocked!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams slips a jab from Oliveira.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Williams.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hard Puncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puncher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let's go dancing. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Puncher
vs
Washburn

179 cm
35
178 lbs
27 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
177 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hard Puncher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Puncher shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Puncher.
Washburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puncher pinned against the cage. Puncher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puncher throws a hook but Washburn blocks it.
Puncher misses with a hook.
Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puncher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard Puncher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn has a takedown stuffed.
Washburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puncher.
Washburn defending well as Puncher loads up on a big left hand.
Washburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puncher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washburn gets the takedown into side control.
Washburn working away.
Puncher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puncher wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Washburn throwing shots but Puncher is blocking nicely.
Puncher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puncher wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn won't allow Puncher to sweep him here.
Puncher managing to control the position.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Washburn looking to pass the guard.
Puncher keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washburn forces his way into half guard.
Puncher is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puncher avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puncher misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Washburn throws a strike but Puncher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Puncher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Puncher controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
Puncher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washburn!
Washburn working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Washburn gets back to half guard.
Puncher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puncher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn is trying to maintain the position but Puncher is very close to passing his half guard.
Washburn manages to get to full guard.
Washburn trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puncher tries to free his leg and advance position but Washburn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hard Puncher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Washburn forces Puncher back against the cage and clinches.
Puncher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puncher misses with a body punch.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puncher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puncher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Puncher tries to stall but Washburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puncher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Puncher pulls guard.
Puncher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washburn trying to control but Puncher is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn advances position into side control!
Washburn trying to control the position but Puncher is working away.
Puncher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Washburn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Washburn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Washburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puncher keeps working.
Puncher prevents Washburn from improving position.
Washburn with the ground and pound but Puncher regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Puncher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puncher trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn prevents Puncher from getting the reversal.
Puncher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Puncher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Washburn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Puncher hang on?
Puncher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Washburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Puncher's face.
Washburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puncher looks a forlorn figure.
Washburn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Puncher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Washburn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Washburn stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoe Washburn!
Zoe Washburn is the new welterweight champion!
Zoe Washburn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.