CCR11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Gutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gutowski
vs
Motta

188 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Piotr Gutowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Motta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutowski takes one to the side of the head.

Motta lands a big right hand that sends Gutowski crashing to the mat! Motta stays standing though and waves Gutowski back to his feet!

Gutowski is rocked!
Motta cracks Gutowski with a left hook right on the temple and Gutowski goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Motta lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gutowski is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Motta!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Michelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meridius
vs
Michelsen

185 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Michelsen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meridius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Michelsen's guard.

Michelsen is looking for a triangle but Meridius pushes his legs off easily.
Meridius works over Michelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Meridius with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meridius stands up over Michelsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Michelsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meridius is aware though and is defending well.
Meridius cracks Michelsen with a solid left hand.
Meridius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Meridius stands up over Michelsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Meridius'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.
Meridius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michelsen's head.

Michelsen is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius gets to his feet and stands over Michelsen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Michelsen felt that one! Meridius unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Michelsen from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Jr has chosen 2pac- Another Motherfucker Drops as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Guerrero
vs
Silva Jr

180 cm
18
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr misses with a combination
and Guerrero counters with a stiff right hand.
Guerrero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva Jr will feel that in the morning.
Guerrero works Silva Jr's body with a nice hook.
Guerrero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva Jr moves away.
Silva Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Guerrero is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guerrero circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silva Jr to the canvas! Silva Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Guerrero keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Guerrero!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Singer

183 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randolph Gracie!
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, Robert Singer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singer.
Singer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singer moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Singer moved out of range.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Singer counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Singer blocks a jab.
Singer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie works Singer's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Singer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie tries to bum rush Singer with a series of wild strikes but Singer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie tries to bum rush Singer with a series of wild strikes but Singer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
It seemed like Singer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Gracie.

It looks like Robert Singer has been cut.
Singer lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singer doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Randolph Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Singer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Singer thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Singer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Singer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Singer.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Singer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Singer counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Singer counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Singer counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Singer.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Singer counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Singer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Singer counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Singer connects with a body shot.
Singer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Singer scores with a decent looking hook.
Singer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Singer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Singer counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Singer to counter with a crisp jab.
Singer lands a head kick!
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Singer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Singer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Gracie misses.
It seemed like Singer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Singer counters with an outside leg kick.
Singer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singer tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Singer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Singer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Singer.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Singer counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Singer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Singer blocks a jab.
Singer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singer counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Singer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Singer is just out of range.
Singer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie thuds a left hand into Singer's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Singer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie scores with a one two! Singer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab by Singer.
Robert Singer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singer lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Singer connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Singer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Singer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singer scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singer counters with a nice body shot.
Singer lands a high kick!
Singer scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Singer tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie takes a swing at Singer's ribcage but misses.
Singer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singer scores with a kick to the body.
Singer throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singer jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Singer lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Randolph Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singer digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Singer counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Singer cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Singer had a free shot at his head there.
Singer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Singer scores with a jab to the body.
Singer misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Singer counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Singer counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Singer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Singer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Singer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Singer cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Singer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a leg kick.
Singer lands a high kick!
Gracie throws a series of punches but Singer avoids them all with ease.
Singer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singer connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Singer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Singer counters with a thumping low kick.
Singer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Singer throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
Singer lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singer. Singer obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singer counters with a thumping low kick.
Randolph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Singer counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Singer counters with an outside leg kick.
Singer lands a nice looking body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Singer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singer connects with a solid leg kick.
Singer connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singer to score with a decent uppercut.
Singer throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singer. Singer obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Singer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Singer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Singer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singer scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Singer defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Singer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Singer counters with a stiff right hand.
Robert Singer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Singer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Singer!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Avare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicol Raul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaston Avare has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Avare
vs
Raul

200 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaston Avare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicol Raul!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Avare gets a double leg takedown into Raul's guard.
Raul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avare.

Avare 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.
Avare trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raul wants to stand and escape but Avare is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Avare drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Avare jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raul wants to stand but Avare is controlling the position.
Avare trying to control but Raul is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avare with a poor takedown
and Raul counters with a series of strikes. Avare will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avare with a poor takedown

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

Raul pulls guard successfully.
Avare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raul wants to stand but Avare is controlling the position.

Avare drops back looking for a leg! Raul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raul manages to kick Avare off! Avare jumps back into Raul's guard.

Avare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raul has control of Avare's left arm, preventing Avare from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raul wants to stand up but Avare is controlling him.
Avare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avare lands a couple of elbows.
Avare preventing the sweep.
Avare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Avare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raul has escaped and now he's on top!

Raul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Raul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avare pulls Raul in to control the position.
Raul tries to stand but Avare is controlling from the bottom.
Avare is trying to keep Raul in close.

Avare has his foot on Raul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raul works his way back into a safe position though.
Raul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Avare is proving hard to escape from.

Raul is posturing up here but Avare has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raul has to tap! Slick submission there by Avare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaston Avare!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Avare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximiliano Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius comes to the cage accompanied by Turn Down for What . The crowd seem to be enjoying Mouse's choice of entrance music: Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Meridius
vs
Mouse

187 cm
24
204 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximiliano Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Mouse.
Meridius lands with a nice combination. Mouse backs away looking to recover.
Mouse misses with a looping right.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Meridius takes one on the button.
Mouse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meridius doesn't seem bothered though.
Meridius throws a right and a left that Mouse avoids nicely.
It seemed like Mouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mouse throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meridius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Mouse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meridius takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Mouse has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Meridius has Mouse pressed against the cage, preventing Mouse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mouse tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.

Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meridius.
Mouse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meridius on the side of the head.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
It seemed like Mouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meridius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse misses with a shot to the body
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Mouse avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Meridius is looking to counter the offense by Mouse and move into the clinch.
Mouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
It seemed like Mouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Meridius misses.
Meridius throws a poor cross that misses
and Mouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouse throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius scores with a hook.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Mouse throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouse.
Mouse throws an off balance right hand
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Mouse misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meridius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Mouse gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.

Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mouse looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Mouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a punch to the head.

Meridius clinches up with Mouse and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Meridius.
Meridius goes for a takedown attempt but Mouse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mouse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meridius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Mouse.
Meridius lands with a right to the head.
Mouse blocks a body shot from Meridius.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey Mouse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse throws the left hand but Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Mouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouse throws out the jab.
Mouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouse throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Meridius misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meridius misses with an uppercut
and Mouse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouse misses the target.
Mouse misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meridius!
Mouse lands a jab to Meridius's midsection.
Good exchange - Mouse coming out on top.
Mouse misses with a looping right.

Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouse wants to break free but Meridius has control.
Mouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mouse tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Mouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Mouse.
Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Mouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meridius into the cage.
Meridius lands with a left to the head.

Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius tried to counter with a leg kick but Mouse avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meridius closes the distance and pushes Mouse back into the cage.
Mouse wants to break free but Meridius has control.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximiliano Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mouse breaks the clinch.
Mouse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mouse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.

Mouse tries to keep at a distance but Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius prevents Mouse from breaking the clinch.
Mouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meridius presses Mouse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meridius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mouse. Mouse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meridius scores with a nice head shot.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouse misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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 Maximiliano Meridius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouse.
Mouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mouse misses with an uppercut.
Mickey Mouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Meridius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Mouse lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse blocks a jab.
Mouse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mouse swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mouse.
A big right from Mouse misses.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Mouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Mouse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mouse throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Mouse misses with an uppercut.
Mouse scores with a punch to the head.
Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Mouse slips the punch.
Meridius throws a right hand that Mouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouse also avoids with ease.
Meridius walks into a stiff left hand from Mouse.
Mouse throws a shot from downtown. Meridius moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
Mouse misses with a body punch
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Meridius throws the left hand but Mouse avoids the punch easily.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Mouse misses.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mouse throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Meridius is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meridius defending well as Mouse loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Mouse misses.
Mouse throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mouse.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Mouse circles away and keeps his distance.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouse throws out the jab.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
It looked like Meridius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mouse.
Mouse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meridius.
Mouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mouse looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Mouse misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius sizes up Mouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meridius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouse misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Mouse breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Mouse.
I think Mouse 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieter Schmidt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dirt
vs
Schmidt

178 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt throws out a powerful jab.
Dirt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmidt as he avoids it easily.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dirt shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls well. He's pushed Dirt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Schmidt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dirt. Schmidt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Schmidt!
Dieter Schmidt is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Govan Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govan Aerts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Aerts
vs
Hogg

193 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
260 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Govan Aerts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogg has closed the distance and engaged Aerts in a clinch.
Aerts can't get the takedown.
Aerts takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Govan Aerts has been cut.
Hogg lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Hogg.
Hogg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aerts's defenses.

Govan Aerts's cut is getting worse.
Aerts is trying to drag Hogg to the mat but Hogg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aerts is breathing heavily.
Hogg lands with a short shot to the head.

Aerts is rocked!
Aerts is pressed against the cage. Hogg pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Aerts! Two more big strikes from Hogg and Aerts crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). JD Hogg!
JD Hogg is the new heavyweight champion!
JD Hogg 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat has chosen Lorde - Tennis Court as his entrance music. Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

West
vs
Steamboat

193 cm
31
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
212 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton West!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West feinted with a counter takedown.
West connects with a leg kick. Steamboat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
West stuffs the takedown.
Clinton West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.

Steamboat dives in and scores a takedown into West's guard.
Steamboat passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Steamboat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for West!
Steamboat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish West?
Steamboat landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face.
Steamboat with shots to the head and body - West looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
Steamboat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steamboat lands a heavy elbow.
West working to try and regain half guard.
West is working hard here to advance position.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat unloading with bombs!

West is rocked!

It looks like Clinton West has been cut.
Steamboat postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! West is out cold - huge knockout for Steamboat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat! Ricky Steamboat retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System'.