BFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonny Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Graduation - Gemini. Lonny Waters has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Fray
vs
Waters

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lonny Waters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray misses with a two punch combination.
Waters walks into a straight right hand from Fray.
A telegraphed right hand from Waters misses the target.
Waters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fray is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Waters throws a series of punches but Fray avoids them all with ease.
Fray tries to clinch but Waters moves away
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Fray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters counters with a two punch combo.
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!
No joy there for Fray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fray wants to clinch but Waters slips to the side
and Waters counters with a three punch combo that has Fray backing up. Fray nods at Waters to acknowledge the strikes.
Fray closes the distance but Waters moves to the side
and Waters counters with a left to the body.
Fray wants to clinch
and Waters counters with a one-two to the body.
Fray misses with a head kick.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Waters counters with a body kick that stops Fray in his tracks momentarily.
A combination from Fray does no damage.
Fray tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Fray with that takedown attempt.
Fray tries to clinch but Waters moves away
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Fray closes the distance but Waters moves to the side
and Waters counters with a body kick that stops Fray in his tracks momentarily.
Fray is breathing heavily.
Fray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fray looks to land a combination but Waters avoids it well.
Waters dodges the punch combination from Fray.
Fray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waters throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
Waters connects with a body shot that sends Fray's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fray's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fray wants to clinch
and Waters counters with a series of strikes. Fray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Waters throws a series of punches but Fray moves out of range.
A combination from Waters does no damage.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt

and Waters counters by clinching up.
A short right from Waters.
A short right from Waters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands with a light punch inside.
Fray looking for a takedown.

Waters breaks from the clinch.
Fray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Waters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fray.
Fray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters counters with a good, hard body kick but Fray shrugs it off.
Fray moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a solid body kick.
Waters misses with a hook.
Fray moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Waters counters with a nice body kick.
Fray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 combination from Waters does no damage.
Fray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Fray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Fray swinging wildly here.
Fray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fray.
Fray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fray moves away from the strike by Waters.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Fray scores with a four punch combination!
Fray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fray tries to clinch up
and Waters counters with a series of strikes. Fray will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fray wants to clinch but Waters slips to the side
and Waters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fray looks to land a combination. Waters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Lonny Waters has been cut.
Lonny Waters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fray tries to clinch
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters misses with a combination
and Fray counters with a three punch combo that has Waters backing up. Waters nods at Fray to acknowledge the strikes.
Fray avoids the body shot from Waters.
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown. Waters tries to sprawl out of it but Fray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waters as he jumps to the side.
Fray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Fray throws a head kick that misses.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fray throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters fails to land with a series of punches.
Fray lands a two punch combo.
Fray ducks under a wild hook from Waters.
Fray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fray throws a one two combo.
Waters tries to bum rush Fray with a series of wild strikes but Fray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waters throws a nice looking combination but Fray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Waters backs up against the cage.
Waters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Waters.
Waters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fray darts in trying to clinch
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fray tries to clinch
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Waters.
Waters feints a jab promting Fray to slip. Waters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lonny Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waters.
Waters swings widly with a right hand
and Fray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Waters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray misses with the combination.
Fray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waters.
Waters misses with a straight left.
Fray wants to clinch but Waters slips to the side
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Fray is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fray tries to clinch but Waters moves out of range.
Waters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Waters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fray misses with a takedown attempt - Waters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waters scores with a head kick. Fray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters swats away the attempt to clinch by Fray.
Fray wants to clinch

and Waters counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fray.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fray stalling in the clinch.
Fray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lonny Waters's cut.
That's time! Fray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Fray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waters pinned against the cage. Waters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Waters throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Fray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Fray persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.
Fray moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters scores with a hook to the body. Fray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fray backs up against the cage.
Fray tries to clinch
and Waters counters with an inside leg kick.
Fray swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
No joy there for Waters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fray closes the distance but Waters moves to the side
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimmy Fray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fray. That snapped Waters's head back.
Fray wants to clinch
and Waters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fray moves away from the strike by Waters.
A telegraphed right hand from Waters misses the target.
Fray throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters thows a body kick. Fray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fray tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fray closes the distance but Waters moves to the side
and Waters counters with a left and a right that stings Fray.
Fray scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with a two punch combination.
Jimmy Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fray throws a combination. Waters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fray fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters throws a right and a left that Fray avoids nicely.
Waters throws a hook to the side of Fray's head but Fray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fray shoots in but no luck this time.
Waters throws a lazy right hand but Fray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fray lands a jab-cross combination.
Fray throws a one two combo.
Fray slips a jab and a cross from Waters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters blocks a head kick by Fray.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown. Waters tries to sprawl out of it but Fray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Fray persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.
Waters throws the left hand but Fray avoids the punch easily.
Fray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Fray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fray misses with a wild combination.
Fray moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Fray. Those never looked like landing.
Waters swinging wildly here.
Fray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waters, as that shot connected.
Fray wants to clinch
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Fray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lonny Waters.
Well Waters 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 Paulo Santos 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... Lonny Waters!
A relieved looking Lonny Waters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between James Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Naizdup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. On his way into the cage it seems that James Gordon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Gordon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gordon
vs
Naizdup

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karol Naizdup!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gordon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naizdup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gordon is in Naizdup's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naizdup wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Naizdup is retaining full guard.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gordon wants to control but Naizdup is keeping him busy.
Gordon grinds an elbow into Naizdup's temple.

Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Naizdup, who protects the arm well.
Naizdup stops Gordon from passing to mount.
Naizdup is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Naizdup is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Naizdup taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naizdup tries to escape but Gordon is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.

Gordon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Naizdup closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Naizdup utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Naizdup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naizdup looks winded!
Naizdup gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naizdup misses with a knee strike.
Naizdup misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gordon.
Naizdup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naizdup tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body.
Gordon has Naizdup pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naizdup manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Naizdup has him pressed against the cage.
Naizdup looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon is working for takedown but Naizdup is calmly controlling the position for now.
Naizdup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naizdup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon can't break the clinch.
Naizdup misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gordon.
Gordon wants to break free but Naizdup has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naizdup trying to land knees to the body.
Naizdup keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naizdup pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
Gordon swings for the body but Naizdup moves out of range.
Gordon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Gordon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naizdup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naizdup taking punishment in the form of punches.
Naizdup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordon lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naizdup is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gordon connects with a decent elbow.
Naizdup takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naizdup is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.

Gordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naizdup has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gordon decides to stand back up.
Gordon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Naizdup tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naizdup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Gordon 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.

Nice takedown defense from Naizdup. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Naizdup wants to clinch.
Naizdup tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Naizdup is looking to clinch.
Naizdup tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naizdup sprawls well. Naizdup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naizdup wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Naizdup.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naizdup tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naizdup to the ground. Naizdup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naizdup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naizdup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naizdup tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Naizdup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naizdup lands a head kick. Gordon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naizdup tries to clinch up.
Naizdup is looking to clinch.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naizdup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Naizdup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naizdup tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naizdup landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Naizdup.
Naizdup with a knee to the head.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naizdup looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
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!
Gordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naizdup just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Naizdup manages to get underhooks.
Gordon can't get the takedown.
Naizdup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Naizdup is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naizdup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naizdup is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Naizdup is defending well.
Gordon looking for a takedown.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Naizdup scores with a knee to the head.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Naizdup.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naizdup tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Naizdup, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naizdup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naizdup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gordon is trying to drag Naizdup to the mat but Naizdup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gordon can't get the takedown.
Naizdup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Naizdup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Naizdup is trying to remain composed but Gordon is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Naizdup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naizdup as he avoids it easily.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naizdup tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naizdup to the ground. Naizdup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naizdup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gordon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naizdup tries to clinch up.
Gordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naizdup avoids it really well and circles away.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naizdup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naizdup wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Naizdup tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Naizdup wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naizdup looks to clinch

and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
Naizdup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naizdup with a knee to the head.
Naizdup landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Naizdup.
Naizdup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naizdup gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naizdup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naizdup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naizdup tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naizdup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Naizdup sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naizdup was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Naizdup is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Naizdup.
Naizdup wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.

Gordon has Naizdup up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Naizdup pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naizdup trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has Naizdup pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naizdup manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naizdup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karol Naizdup seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Naizdup gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Naizdup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Naizdup manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Naizdup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naizdup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naizdup looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naizdup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naizdup is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naizdup prevents the takedown attempt.
Naizdup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Naizdup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naizdup 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Talbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Talbot
vs
Collins

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Talbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Collins!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbot.
Collins leaves Talbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Talbot, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Talbot gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Talbot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Talbot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Collins is trying to buck Talbot off.
Talbot 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.

Talbot tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins parries the strikes from Talbot easily there. Talbot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collins to escape.

Talbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins is trying to buck Talbot off.
Talbot working the ground and pound but Collins is defending the strikes.
Collins struggling a bit here.

Talbot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Talbot is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbot working away.

Talbot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.

Talbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins is looking for a sweep.

Talbot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins parries the strikes from Talbot easily there. Talbot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collins to escape.

Talbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Talbot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talbot trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Talbot tries to advance to mount but Collins denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Talbot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet here but Talbot is keeping cool and he's managed to take Collins's back.
Collins trying to get back to his feet but Talbot is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Talbot looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Talbot 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.

Talbot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talbot shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins throws a one two combo.

Talbot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Talbot wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talbot.
Talbot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Talbot trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talbot wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins won't allow Talbot to pass to mount.

Talbot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jack Talbot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Talbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Talbot is controlling him
Talbot not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Talbot has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Collins is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jack Talbot!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valmir Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Iwanienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwanienko has chosen Kavkaz Sila as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wladimir Iwanienko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tiberio
vs
Iwanienko

195 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valmir Tiberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wladimir Iwanienko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberio looks to land a right hand but Iwanienko moved out of range.
Iwanienko moves to clinch but Tiberio breaks away
and Tiberio counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiberio lunges at Iwanienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iwanienko's hand.
Iwanienko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiberio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iwanienko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iwanienko fails with the takedown.
Valmir Tiberio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Iwanienko.
Tiberio lands a nice hook to Iwanienko's body. Iwanienko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Tiberio.

It looks like Wladimir Iwanienko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwanienko tries to clinch there but Tiberio circles away.
Iwanienko fails to land the takedown.
Tiberio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwanienko wants to clinch
and Iwanienko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iwanienko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tiberio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Iwanienko.
Iwanienko looks winded!
Iwanienko moves to clinch but Tiberio breaks away
and Tiberio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iwanienko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiberio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iwanienko scrambles back to his feet.
Tiberio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tiberio cracks Iwanienko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiberio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Iwanienko to stand back up!

Iwanienko is rocked!

That has opened up Wladimir Iwanienko's cut even more.
Tiberio measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Iwanienko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valmir Tiberio!
A victorious Valmir Tiberio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emere Hoehne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoehne comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade. The key to victory for Emere Hoehne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hoehne
vs
Fitzgerald

172 cm
20
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emere Hoehne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Hoehne circles away easily

and Hoehne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoehne.
Hoehne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoehne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoehne looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald 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.
Hoehne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hoehne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzgerald dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoehne 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.

Hoehne is looking for a triangle here but Fitzgerald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald just content to control the position.
Fitzgerald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fitzgerald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoehne down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Hoehne has his arm trapped.
Hoehne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fitzgerald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but Hoehne is working away.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Hoehne is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scoring with punches from side control.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Hoehne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Fitzgerald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitzgerald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hoehne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fitzgerald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Hoehne has his arm trapped.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Hoehne is working from the bottom.
Hoehne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoehne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzgerald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Fitzgerald gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Emere Hoehne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoehne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.

Fitzgerald dives in and scores a takedown into Hoehne's guard.
Hoehne is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoehne's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzgerald passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Fitzgerald trying to control from half guard but Hoehne is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Fitzgerald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Hoehne looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fitzgerald passes into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgerald controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fitzgerald misses with a takedown

and Hoehne moves into the clinch.

Hoehne pulls guard successfully.
Fitzgerald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Hoehne had control of the position.
Hoehne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fitzgerald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoehne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rodrick Fitzgerald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hoehne slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Hoehne circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Hoehne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Hoehne was well out of range.

Hoehne gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.

Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoehne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoehne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Hoehne wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Hoehne works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hoehne wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzgerald is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoehne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzgerald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoehne.
Fitzgerald tries to roll over but Hoehne keeps him under control.

Hoehne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzgerald defends it well.
Fitzgerald moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoehne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Hoehne keeps moving.
Fitzgerald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoehne wants to hit a switch here but Fitzgerald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoehne there!
Fitzgerald scoring with strikes but Hoehne is staying in there.
Fitzgerald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Fitzgerald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fitzgerald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrick Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
Hoehne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emere Hoehne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoehne wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoehne fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fitzgerald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitzgerald lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald postures up and lands a big shot to Hoehne's brow.
Fitzgerald stops Hoehne from standing up.
Fitzgerald tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoehne is retaining full guard.
Hoehne wants to sweep here but Fitzgerald controlling him for the moment.
Fitzgerald stands and throws Hoehne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fitzgerald gets to mount! Hoehne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fitzgerald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoehne has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fitzgerald gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fitzgerald gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fitzgerald apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hoehne slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoehne is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.

Fitzgerald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoehne!
Fitzgerald tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fitzgerald prevents Hoehne from improving his position.
Rodrick Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald tries to stand and escape but Hoehne is controlling the position.

Hoehne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald trying to control the pace.
Fitzgerald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrick Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoehne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoehne keeps the fight on the outside.

Hoehne moves into the clinch.
Hoehne tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.

Fitzgerald gets control of Hoehne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzgerald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoehne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoehne scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoehne's guard.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Hoehne is controlling from the bottom.

Hoehne has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzgerald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoehne's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald trying to control from half guard but Hoehne is working away.

Hoehne looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fitzgerald pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fitzgerald content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoehne is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitzgerald has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Fitzgerald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

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

Klepaczka
vs
Saber

185 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arkadiusz Klepaczka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nawareg Saber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klepaczka throws a combination that misses

so Saber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klepaczka 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.
Klepaczka seems keen to control Saber's posture.
Saber wanted to stand there but Klepaczka had control of the position.
Saber trying to control the position from guard on top but Klepaczka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klepaczka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saber!
Klepaczka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saber tries to hold on but Klepaczka pushes him away.
Klepaczka with the ground and pound from mount.
Saber is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klepaczka raining down shots from the mount!
Klepaczka scoring with strikes but Saber is staying in there.
Klepaczka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saber?
Saber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klepaczka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klepaczka lands a nice shot to the head.
Klepaczka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Klepaczka dominating with strikes here.

Saber is rocked!
Klepaczka dominating with strikes here.
Saber is still in real trouble! Can Klepaczka finish him?
Klepaczka connects with a bit shot that sees Saber covering up! More strikes from Klepaczka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Klepaczka is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arkadiusz Klepaczka!
Arkadiusz Klepaczka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ITS TIME FOR WAR. Silva has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Numan
vs
Silva

180 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

155 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Numan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Numan off to one side.
Numan throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Numan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radoslaw Numan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva blocks a head kick by Numan.
Numan misses the shot to the body.
Numan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Numan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Numan has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Numan is breathing heavily.
Numan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Numan moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Numan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Numan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Oh Numan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Numan out cold! Numan is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Silva!
Daniel Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Daniel Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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