Devotion 04:Devotion, Partner! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Prudnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Barboza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Prudnikov
vs
Barboza

170 cm
21
148 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Prudnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prudnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Prudnikov.
Prudnikov looks to land a combination. Barboza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Edson Barboza has been cut.

Prudnikov lands a big head kick that sends Barboza tumbling to the mat! Prudnikov takes a step backwards and waves Barboza back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Barboza is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prudnikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Barboza's defenses. It connects perfectly with Barboza's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruslan Prudnikov!
A victorious Ruslan Prudnikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edson Barboza was interviewed post fight and said 'what can i say? he beat me'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Tó sou seu as his entrance music. Gabriel Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dj Harrington's chin.

Harrington
vs
Silva

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a double jab

and Harrington counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harrington avoiding damage.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Harrington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrington smiles and moves away.
Harrington dodges the punch combination from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Gabriel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva looks to land a combination but Harrington avoids it well.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a leg kick but Harrington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva misses with a hook.
Harrington has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva looks to land a combination but Harrington avoids it well.
Harrington checks a low kick from Silva.

Harrington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harrington is in Silva's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrington trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dj Harrington just wasn't active enough.
Harrington fails with the takedown.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrington to the mat! Harrington manages to get full guard.

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

Harrington looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to stand but Harrington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harrington is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva passes into half guard.

Harrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.
Harrington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Harrington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harrington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva wants to stand but Harrington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Silva wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Harrington's closed guard. He's half up but Harrington has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Harrington pivots and extends the arm, Silva falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Harrington! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dj Harrington!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Yanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gavin Green has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gavin Green seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Green
vs
Yanez

191 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gavin Green!
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, Ruben Yanez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Green.
Yanez lands with a right hand.

It looks like Gavin Green has been cut.
Green thumps Yanez with a low kick.
Yanez throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green wants to clinch up but Yanez keeps it at a distance.

Yanez gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yanez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yanez from controlling successfully.
Yanez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yanez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanez keeps trying to improve his position.
Green wants to stand but Yanez is controlling the position.
Yanez throwing strikes but missing.
Yanez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yanez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yanez looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green won't allow Yanez to get back to his feet.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanez is wriggling around but Green manages to pass to half guard.
Yanez is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Yanez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yanez looks winded!

Green decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanez throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Green moves out of range as Yanez throws a body kick.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green throws a nice head kick!

Green gets a clinch.
Green has Yanez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yanez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Yanez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yanez throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Yanez only half commits.
Yanez connects with a jab.
Yanez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green wants to clinch up but Yanez keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yanez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Yanez getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Yanez sits in half guard.
Yanez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green is trying to stand.
Yanez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yanez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yanez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Yanez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Green's cut.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yanez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Yanez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Yanez there.
Yanez darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Yanez into the cage.
Green manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yanez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yanez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Yanez shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanez throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yanez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Green manages to pass to side control.
Yanez is breathing heavily.
Yanez looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Yanez on that attempt.
Gavin Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Yanez.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yanez.

Green rushes Yanez and presses him up against the cage.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Yanez's takedown attempt.
Yanez avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yanez after a bit of a struggle.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yanez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Green.
Yanez has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green is working Yanez over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Yanez's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yanez.
Green misses with a knee strike.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Green throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yanez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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 Gavin Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gavin Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Green tries to clinch but Yanez moves out of range.
Green tries to clinch up.

Yanez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Yanez getting side control.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yanez.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yanez in particular looking to stall.
Yanez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green tries to kick Yanez off but Yanez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Yanez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Green gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yanez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Green can't fight it off and eventually Yanez manages to take the fight to the floor. Green looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yanez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yanez from controlling successfully.
Yanez stops Green from standing up.
Yanez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yanez landing some decent shots from guard.
Green keeping full guard, as Yanez tries to pass.
Yanez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yanez is controlling him.
Yanez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yanez distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruben Yanez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yanez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yanez is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Yanez scoring with some ground and pound.
Yanez landing with the ground and pound.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yanez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yanez looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yanez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Green has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Green is looking for a takedown.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Green lands but Yanez takes it in his stride.
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!
Green slips a jab and a cross from Yanez.
Yanez shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yanez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green misses with the combination.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Yanez gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Yanez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yanez 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Yanez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Messe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Haines has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Haines
vs
Messe

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Messe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messe swats away the attempt to clinch by Haines.
Haines slips a jab and a cross from Messe.
Haines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Messe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haines wants it to stay on the feet.
Haines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messe.
Haines throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messe.
Messe stuffs the takedown attempt from Haines. Haines gets slowly back to his feet.
Messe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haines.
Messe checks the leg kick.
Messe shoots in looking for a takedown. Haines tries to sprawl out of it but Messe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Messe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Messe cracks Haines with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haines throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messe.
Messe swinging wildly here.
Messe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Messe shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel Haines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Messe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messe swinging wildly here.
Messe throws a series of punches but Haines moves out of range.
Messe misses with a two punch combination.
Messe swinging wildly here.

Haines feints and as Messe raises his hands in defense, Haines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haines tries to free his leg and advance position but Messe is retaining full guard.
Haines throws a big elbow that misses.
Messe pulls Haines in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haines wants to control from the top but Messe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haines is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Messe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messe throws a right hand that Haines ducks under and follows up with a left that Haines also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messe misses with a body kick.
Haines shoots in for a takedown but Messe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haines is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Messe blocks the low kick.
Messe throws the left hand but Haines avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Messe.
Messe misses with a two punch combination.
Messe throws a hook but Haines blocks it.
A combination from Messe does no damage.

Messe gets a double leg takedown into Haines's guard.

Messe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messe misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Messe misses with a series of wild punches.
Haines misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messe catches Haines with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haines tries a low kick but Messe avoids it.
Messe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haines fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haines leaves Messe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Messe shoots in for a takedown but Haines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haines on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Messe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Daniel Haines has been cut.
Messe throws a nice looking combination but Haines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haines.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haines drops his hands momentarily and Messe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Messe looks for a takedown but Haines sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Messe. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Messe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haines's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Haines dodges the punch combination from Messe.
Haines avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Haines misses.

Haines closes the distance and clinches.
Haines is looking for a takedown.
Messe gets underhooks to prevent Haines's takedown attempt.
Haines tries to pull guard but Messe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Messe pulls guard.
Messe is adopting a defensive guard.
Haines throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Messe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Messe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Messe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Messe throws a nice looking combination but Haines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messe tries to score with a low kick but Haines moves his leg out of the way.
Haines throws a nice looking combination but Messe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haines rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haines checks the leg kick nicely there.
Messe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Messe throws a solid leg kick but Haines takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Messe.
Haines misses with a wild body shot.
Haines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Messe.
Messe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Messe.
Haines rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messe sizes up Haines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Messe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Messe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haines misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Messe misses.
Messe darts in looking for a takedown but Haines gets double underhooks and turns Messe into the cage.
Haines has had enough of the clinch but Messe keeps him there for the moment.
Haines is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Messe manages to break the clinch.
Haines slips under a jab from Messe.
Messe throws a series of strikes that have Haines backpedaling.
Messe tries for a takedown but Haines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messe shoots in looking for a takedown. Haines tries to sprawl out of it but Messe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Messe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juan Messe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haines tries to clinch up but Messe circles away and keeps his distance.
Haines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Messe throws out the jab.
Messe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Messe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Messe takes a swing at Haines's ribcage but misses.
Messe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haines defends well and Messe ends up having to push Haines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haines is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Messe breaks the clinch.
Messe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Messe misses.

Haines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Messe!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines trying to control the action but Messe is working from the bottom.
Haines misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Messe struggling a bit here.

Messe throws Haines to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messe lands an overhand right.
Messe lands a really nice looking cross but Haines seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Messe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haines's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Messe. Those never looked like landing.
Messe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haines throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Messe fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haines misses with a takedown attempt - Messe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haines darts in looking for a takedown but Messe gets double underhooks and turns Haines into the cage.

Messe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Messe or perhaps it was just good defense by Haines, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Messe.
A combination from Haines does no damage.
Haines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haines wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Haines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Messe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Messe stuffs the takedown.
Messe scores with a jab.
Haines stuffs the takedown attempt from Messe. Messe gets slowly back to his feet.
Messe throws out a powerful jab.
Haines jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haines misses with a double jab.
Messe goes for a double leg but Haines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haines continues to drive forward.

Messe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haines's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haines duly obliges.
Juan Messe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messe misses with the combination.
Messe misses with a double jab.
Haines moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniel Haines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Haines does no damage.
Messe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Messe finds it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Messe!

Haines is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messe throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Haines colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Messe as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Haines is left battered and dazed whilst Messe and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Messe!
Juan Messe took some time post fight to say the following; 'He's a great fighter but I just knew I was better that him!!and I love to fight!!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Niga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Niga

192 cm
18
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 21 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Niga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niga looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Niga's guard.
Black is controlling the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Niga has eaten all the pies!

Black postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Niga to stand up.

Niga gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Niga's guard.

Black decides to stand and escape the position.

Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Niga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Niga's guard.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Black just wasn't active enough.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Niga enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Niga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black controlling from the top position.
Niga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Matt Black has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Black drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Black!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Turbio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Castro
vs
Turbio

170 cm
25
144 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Turbio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Castro.
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turbio has time to react.
Castro cracks Turbio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turbio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Turbio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castro lands with a straight right. Turbio didn't see that one coming.

Turbio is rocked!

Castro sends Turbio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Castro is motioning to the referee to let Turbio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Turbio is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Turbio misses with a takedown
and Castro counters with a right hand from hell and Turbio is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovani Castro!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovani Castro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Snijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict has chosen Locked up as his entrance music. Kezz The Convict has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snijder
vs
The Convict

179 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Snijder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kezz The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Convict darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snijder is refusing to be controlled, as The Convict sits in half guard.
The Convict missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Convict not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Convict throwing shots but Snijder is blocking nicely.
The Convict throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Snijder actively working from the bottom here.

The Convict is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snijder defends it well.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snijder keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snijder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Convict.
The Convict thows a huge punch but Snijder dodges it nicely.
The Convict wants to control but Snijder is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Convict working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Convict connects with a nice short shot to Snijder's temple.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snijder keeps working.

Snijder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Convict pulls his head out easily.
Snijder is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from The Convict.
We've been hearing good reports from Snijder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is nestled in close to Snijder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Convict scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The Convict is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Snijder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kezz The Convict!
Kezz The Convict is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kezz The Convict thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.