KOTB CS5: LW Semi-Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ching comes to the cage accompanied by E Ala E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ching
vs
Johnson

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mystic Clothing

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Ching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ching looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ching persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson jabs at Ching's body.
Johnson jabs at Ching's body.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Ching walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ching tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ching has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ching's head.
Benny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ching takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Ching is rocked!
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Ching has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson Throws a clean left jab. Johnson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ching's chin! Ching crumbles to the ground and Johnson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benny Johnson!

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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 Mike Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anus
vs
Freire

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Machine Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Anus!
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, Hyury Freire!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anus takes the fight into the clinch.
Anus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freire blocks it with crossed arms.
Anus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freire is defending well for now.
Anus works on Freire's body with a couple of short punches.
Anus slowing the pace effectively.

Freire manages to break the clinch.
Anus throws a nice head kick!
Anus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freire throws a leg kick
and Anus counters with a series of strikes. Freire will be more careful next time no doubt.

Freire is rocked!

Anus has Freire up against the cage in a clinch.
Freire is still on wobbly legs! Can Anus finish him?

Freire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Anus instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freire's face.
Anus has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Freire - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Anus, and another! Freire is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mike Anus!
Mike Anus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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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 Janish Jasperdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jasperdek
vs
Lawler

181 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Machine Fight Gear

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, Janish Jasperdek!
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, Mike Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasperdek is looking to land body kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jasperdek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jasperdek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawler's efforts to push away.
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
Jasperdek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jasperdek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lawler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Jasperdek looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lawler taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Janish Jasperdek!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PexXeKoMacA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gomez
vs
Spice

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Machine Fight Gear

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Gomez!
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, Kimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spice tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spice to the ground. Spice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Spice sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Spice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Spice sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Spice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
Gomez throws a combination that misses

and Spice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomez's guard.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Spice tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice preventing the sweep.
Spice wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Spice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Spice.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.

Spice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spice's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice breaks Gomez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Spice is proving a slippery customer.

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

Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spice is looking to pass into half guard but Gomez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomez is in guard.

Spice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spice looking for a sweep. Not yet Spice, not yet.

Spice is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomez'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.

Spice looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.
Spice looks winded!
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez pushes down on Spice's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.

Spice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.

Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Spice is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spice is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.
Spice works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tito Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gomez clinches up against the cage.

Spice is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gomez can't fight it off and eventually Spice manages to take the fight to the floor. Gomez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Spice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomez working for a triangle but Spice defends it easily.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez working for a triangle but Spice defends it easily.
Spice passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gomez!
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Spice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.

Spice looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Spice looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gomez is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to hold on but Spice pushes him away.
Gomez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Spice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.

Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Spice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spice tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez wants to control but Spice passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez is in trouble now - Spice has advanced to mount!

Spice working for a guillotine from mount but Gomez is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Spice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spice defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Spice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Gomez clinches up with Spice and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spice.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Spice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Spice gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spice tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Spice controlling him for the moment.
Kimbo Spice has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.

Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Spice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spice is keeping the position for now.
Gomez trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.

Spice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spice wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez passes into half guard.
Gomez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gomez tries to pass to full mount but Spice defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is working for a kimura but Spice is defending it quite comfortably.
Spice tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Spice defending well.
Spice tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Spice works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spice looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gomez has picked Spice up and slammed him! Spice can't keep hold of the triangle and Gomez manages to pass to side control!

Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomez manages to get to full guard.
Spice looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tito Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez wants to sweep here but Spice controlling him for the moment.

Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spice works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Spice.
I've got Spice 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Spice!
Kimbo Spice very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tito Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

The Beast
vs
Smith

190 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Machine Fight Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Beast moves into the clinch.

The Beast manages to pull guard.
The Beast is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at A Hero's Journey: MMA Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

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

The Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

The Beast is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
The Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The Beast working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

The Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

The Beast working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith advances position into side control!
The Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
The Beast is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
The Beast throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Beast with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Beast tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.

The Beast looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but The Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Beast is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet The Beast, not yet.

The Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin The Beast!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miletich
vs
Hall

181 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Instinct
Machine Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Miletich!
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, Atticus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miletich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hall swings for the body but Miletich moves out of range.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall misses with a combination

and Miletich counters by clinching up.
Hall lands a right hand.
Miletich tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Miletich drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.

Miletich pulls guard effortlessly.
Miletich trying to control the position.

Miletich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miletich keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall postures up.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Miletich is retaining full guard.

Miletich looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miletich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miletich keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Miletich is keeping the position.

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

Miletich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miletich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall looking to pass the guard.

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

Miletich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Miletich is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miletich looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.

Miletich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miletich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Miletich pushes a forearm under Hall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OLeary comes to the cage accompanied by Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2. Wade has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Morgan Wade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mick OLeary's chin.

OLeary
vs
Wade

178 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

GREEN!160
Machine Fight Gear

BlackStar Athletics

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick OLeary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles OLeary. OLeary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OLeary moves in looking to clinch but Wade pushes him off.
OLeary tries to clinch up.
OLeary misses with a series of wild punches.
OLeary lands a glancing blow to the side of Wade's head.
OLeary takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OLeary scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wade in his tracks.
A slow jab from OLeary misses its intended target.
Wade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OLeary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OLeary scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade takes one on the button.
OLeary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OLeary throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wade on the side of the head.
OLeary with a hook.
OLeary blocks a head kick by Wade.

OLeary has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
OLeary blocks the elbow strike.
Wade blocks a body shot from OLeary.

Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from OLeary.
OLeary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wade counters with a good low kick that OLeary was not able to check.
OLeary punishes Wade's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OLeary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OLeary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and OLeary takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OLeary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wade.
Wade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OLeary misses with an uppercut.
OLeary bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OLeary fails with a takedown attempt.
OLeary swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade counters with a body kick.
Wade throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
OLeary throws a hook but Wade blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a head shot.
OLeary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OLeary was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
OLeary throws a lazy uppercut
and Wade counters with a nice low kick that buckles OLeary's knee momentarily.
OLeary looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
OLeary throws a poor cross that misses
and Wade counters with a good, hard body kick but OLeary shrugs it off.
OLeary listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OLeary takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OLeary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wade counters with a thumping low kick.
It looks like OLeary has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
OLeary is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wade.
OLeary throws an off balance right hand
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade misses with a head kick.
OLeary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wade.
OLeary misses the body punch
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.

OLeary is rocked!
OLeary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wade counters with a good low kick that OLeary was not able to check.
Oh OLeary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OLeary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wade counters with a nice low kick that buckles OLeary's knee momentarily.

OLeary gets tackled into the cage by Wade. Wade maintains the clinch.
Wade lands a nice elbow.
Wade displaying some good clinch control by pressing OLeary up against the cage.
Wade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wade has OLeary pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. OLeary is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Wade - that's hurt OLeary badly! Oh, another knee lands and OLeary is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but OLeary doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Morgan Wade!
Morgan Wade gave a mention to BlackStar Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Mick OLeary stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me mum told me I suck . . . I guess she was right.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Abelha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Kopp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kopp
vs
Abelha

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Instinct
Machine Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Abelha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kopp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throws a strike but Abelha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Abelha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kopp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abelha has Kopp in his guard.

Kopp lands a couple of digs.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abelha is keeping the position for now.
Kopp cracks Abelha with a solid left hand.
Kopp throws a strike but Abelha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kopp 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abelha wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
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.
Abelha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abelha stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.

Abelha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abelha trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Abelha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Abelha from controlling successfully.
Kopp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abelha manages to get himself to full guard.

Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abelha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
Kopp throws a strike but Abelha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Abelha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abelha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopp trying to hold on to Abelha's head to control him but Abelha postures up.
Kopp is trying to get back to full guard.
Kopp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kopp is controlling Abelha's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelha passes Kopp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abelha wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position.
Kopp is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Abelha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kopp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kopp.
Kopp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abelha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Kopp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abelha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kopp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abelha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abelha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abelha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abelha has hold of Kopp's hands but Kopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kopp drops an elbow to the side of Abelha's head.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.

Abelha is rocked!
Kopp lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Abelha! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kopp jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
Steven Kopp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Romero Palacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hot Rod. Romero Palacio has chosen SOLDIER OF GOD' Yoel Romero as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brandon Murphy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Murphy
vs
Romero Palacio

183 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Machine Fight Gear
Conquer

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Conquer

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoel Romero Palacio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Romero Palacio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy is not content to let Romero Palacio control the position.
Romero Palacio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero Palacio trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Romero Palacio stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
Romero Palacio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.

Romero Palacio is rocked!
Romero Palacio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero Palacio shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Romero Palacio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero Palacio throws a wild hook but Murphy just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Romero Palacio gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Murphy raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Murphy!
Brandon Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Daghammar
vs
Estima

185 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Max Octane Fight Wear
Voodoo Nutrition

Machine Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Estima!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Estima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Estima looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.

Estima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Estima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estima trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Estima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Daghammar won't allow Estima to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Estima keeps moving.

Estima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Estima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Estima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Estima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Estima wants to sweep but no luck.
Estima wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Estima tries to roll over but Daghammar keeps him under control.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daghammar is keen to just control but Estima is a slippery customer.
Estima is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daghammar is thwarting Estima's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daghammar manages to pass to mount!
Estima is looking to improve his position but Daghammar isn't that keen on the idea.
Daghammar tries to control but Estima wriggling away.
Estima is working to get back to half guard.
Estima wants to control but Daghammar is having none of it.
Estima regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima wants to get back to full guard.
Estima wants to control but Daghammar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estima tries to roll over but Daghammar keeps him under control.
Daghammar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Estima!
Daghammar avoids the attempt from Estima to control.
Estima is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estima tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Estima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but Estima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Estima trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Estima is working for a kimura but Daghammar is defending it quite comfortably.
Daghammar won't allow Estima to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima works his way into side control.
Estima trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima lands a nice forearm strike.

Estima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Estima controlling from side mount.
Estima tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Estima postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Estima working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Estima slows the pace down.
Estima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estima wants to take a breather but Daghammar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Estima.
Estima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Daghammar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar is trying to keep Estima in close.
Estima looking to pass the guard.
Estima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Estima lands a jab to the nose.
Estima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Estima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Estima lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Estima misses with a hook to the body
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Estima tries for a takedown but Daghammar circles away easily
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daghammar catches Estima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Estima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Estima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Estima is rocked!
Estima glances at the clock... BAM! Daghammar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Estima crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Estima is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
An out of breath Dag Daghammar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.