MFC 23 - Origins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen - as his entrance music. Tucker James is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hoffmann
vs
James

165 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Hoffmann!
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, Tucker James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James is looking to clinch.

Hoffmann feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Hoffmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoffmann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoffmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffmann prevents James from improving his position.
Hoffmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoffmann winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoffmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Hoffmann trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoffmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hoffmann seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James is trying to stand up here but Hoffmann is controlling him well.
James is trying to maintain the position but Hoffmann is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Hoffmann throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James digs a good hook to Hoffmann's body.
Hoffmann is breathing heavily.
James tries to clinch but Hoffmann is having none of it.
Hoffmann slips a jab from James.
Hoffmann throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James thuds his right hand into Hoffmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffmann's head back.

It looks like Klaus Hoffmann has been cut.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffmann.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James dodges the punch combination from Hoffmann.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffmann off the ropes and back into rage.
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!
Hoffmann walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James cracks Hoffmann with a good jab.
Hoffmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from James finds it's way through Hoffmann's defenses.

Klaus Hoffmann's cut is getting worse.
James sizes up Hoffmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Hoffmann is rocked!
Hoffmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoffmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffmann moves away from the strike by James.
Nice shot lands for James.
James lands a jab to the head.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James tries to clinch up.
Hoffmann swats away the attempt to clinch by James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Klaus Hoffmann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Tucker James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoffmann drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoffmann walks into a straight right hand from James.
James cracks Hoffmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann moves away from the strike by James.
Hoffmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffmann keeps the fight on the outside.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Jeez, Klaus Hoffmann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoffmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James misses with the combination.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Klaus Hoffmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tucker James!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arabi
vs
Elvis

200 cm
20
262 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Arabi!
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, Nino Elvis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elvis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elvis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elvis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arabi tries to get to full guard but Elvis has control of the leg.
Elvis stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Elvis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elvis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Elvis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arabi is fending him off so far but Elvis persists. Nope, Arabi circles away and we're back to standing.

Elvis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Elvis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Elvis has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvis controlling the position easily from mount.
Arabi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arabi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Elvis seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nino Elvis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arabi tries for a takedown but Elvis circles away easily

and Elvis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arabi won't be happy with that.
Elvis controlling the position.
Arabi is not content to let Elvis control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvis is staying tight to Arabi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Elvis working the head with strikes.
Arabi being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arabi is trying to improve his position.
Elvis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Elvis controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nino Elvis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Elvis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arabi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Elvis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Elvis scores with a takedown into Arabi's guard.
Elvis wants to pass the guard but Arabi is keeping the position.
Elvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Elvis looking to improve position, pressing down on Arabi's thigh with his hand. Arabi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Elvis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Elvis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Arabi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Arabi!

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C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Andreas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andreas
vs
Jackson

188 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
26
273 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Andreas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreas defends it easily.

Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Andreas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Andreas 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.

Jackson has his foot on Andreas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreas works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Andreas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson controls Andreas momentarily but Andreas frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Andreas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreas has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.

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

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreas defends it easily.
Jackson looks gassed!

Andreas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Andreas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Andreas blocks nicely.
Andreas can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andreas is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jackson gets to his feet. Andreas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Andreas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andreas wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andreas is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

Andreas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreas.
Andreas passes to side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

Andreas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andreas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Andreas is very close to passing his half guard.

Andreas is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

Andreas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Andreas steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Andreas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Andreas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Britten Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pickens
vs
Hanson

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Britten Pickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Pickens pushes him off.
Pickens takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Britten Pickens has been cut.
Hank Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Pickens.
Pickens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pickens misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hanson has Pickens up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pickens can't break the clinch.
Hanson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pickens manages to break the clinch.
Hanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Pickens.
Hanson has had enough of the clinch but Pickens keeps him there for the moment.

Pickens breaks from the clinch.
Pickens scores with a spinning back kick!
Hanson avoids the head kick by Pickens.
Pickens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanson.

Hanson darts in and clinches Pickens up against the ropes.
Pickens wants to break free but Hanson has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson has Pickens pressed against the ropes, preventing Pickens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pickens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pickens scores with a leg kick.
Hanson scores with a body shot.
Pickens is breathing heavily.
Hanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson tries to clinch up but Pickens circles away and keeps his distance.
Pickens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Britten Pickens's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson rushes Pickens with punches - Pickens moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Pickens goes down! Hanson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Hanson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Men
vs
Killer

188 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
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, Sneezer Killer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a head kick but Men moves out of range.
Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Men. Men obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Men tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer with a hook.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Men goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Men tries to clinch up.
Men wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer throws a series of punches but Men avoids them all with ease.
Men has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Men's head.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer connects with a nice looking jab.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Men.
Donk. Killer catches Men right on the button with a cross.
Men wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Men lands a nice looking body kick.
Men avoids the body shot from Killer.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Men wants to clinch.
Men doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Men is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Men blocks a head kick by Killer.
Men tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.

Men closes the distance and clinches.
Killer wants to break free but Men has control.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Men pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Men is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Men tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

Men fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the ropes.
Killer avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Killer can't break the clinch.

Men breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Men turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Men lands with a slapping head kick.
Men tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Men is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.

Men closes the distance and clinches.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Men lands a knee to the body.
Killer looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men landing knees to the body.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men landing knees to the head.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men wants a takedown.
Men is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Men keeps him there for the moment.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Killer's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Men.

Men pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Men wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Men.
Men lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer misses with a body shot.

Men closes the distance and clinches.
Men is trying to drag Killer to the mat but Killer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haku Men. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Men escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Men plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Men with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Men dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killer. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Men takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Men, right into the meat.
Men connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Men tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.

Men has taken the fight to the clinch.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Men breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Men has taken the fight to the clinch.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Killer won't want to take too many of those.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Men up against the ropes.

Killer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Men is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Killer to the mat. Killer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Men wants to get up but he can't break Killer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Men is one step ahead there.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Men. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Men thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killer wants to stand but Men is controlling the position.
Killer keeping full guard, as Men tries to pass.
Killer wants to stand and escape but Men is having none of it.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Men is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Men decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killer, up you get!
Men doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.

Men closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haku Men dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Men wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Men.

Men rushes Killer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men with a knee to the head.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Men's takedown attempt.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haku Men has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Men drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Men scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Men takes a jab right on the kisser.
Men ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Men lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killer lands a head shot.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Men fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Men fails with an attempt to clinch.
Men tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer clobbers Men with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Men tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Men tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Men.
Men is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Men tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Men clinches.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.
Killer tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the ropes.
Men landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Men pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Men tries to clinch up.
Men tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Men throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Men fails with an attempt to clinch.
Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Men fails with an attempt to clinch.
Men tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.

Men rushes Killer and presses him up against the ropes.
Men goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haku Men. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Men feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Men.
Men is looking to clinch.
Men lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Men tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Men walks into a left hand.
Men showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Men saw that one coming.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Men wants to clinch.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Men slips the punch.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Men rushes Killer and presses him up against the ropes.
Killer is trying to break free.
Men has Killer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Men.
Men throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the ropes.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Killer won't want to take too many of those.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Men goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Men has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killer tries to break the clinch but Men is controlling the position.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Men tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Men wants to clinch.
Men has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killer blocks a head kick by Men.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Men was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Men wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Men throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sneezer Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer avoids the head kick by Men.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haku Men dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Men takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer lands with a cross.
Men needs to keep his hands up - Killer had a free shot at his head there.
Haku Men is winning the standup battle so far.
Men defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.

Men has managed to clinch.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Men with a knee to the head.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.

Men breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Men forces Killer back against the ropes and clinches.
Men tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer has Men pressed against the ropes.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Men escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Men is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Men walks into a jab.
Men tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Men tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Men fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Men takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer works over Men's head and body with a nice combination.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Men throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haku Men seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Men shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Men pushes Killer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Men keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Men working Killer over with knees to the body.
Killer tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the ropes.
Men with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Men with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Men keeps him there for the moment.
Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killer tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the ropes.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Men fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Men tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haku Men. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Men pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Killer catches Men right on the button with a cross.
Killer is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Killer.
Men wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Men takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Men looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Men pushes Killer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the ropes.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Men's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneezer Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Men fails in his attempt to clinch.

Men clinches.
Men changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Men tries a low kick but Killer avoids it.
Men misses with a head kick.

Men moves into range and clinches up with Killer.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killer is trying to break free.
Haku Men is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer can't break the clinch.

Men manages to break the clinch.
Men tries to clinch up.
Men looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Men takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Killer lands with a hook. Men tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Men tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Men with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Killer tries to bum rush Men with a series of wild strikes but Men uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Men cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Men sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer throws a leg kick but Men checks it.

Men closes the distance and clinches.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haku Men showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Men has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haku Men!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foxtrot Kilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilo's choice of entrance music: Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bullit
vs
Kilo

188 cm
21
242 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Bullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Foxtrot Kilo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kilo feints and as Bullit raises his hands in defense, Kilo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bullit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilo has picked Bullit up and slammed him! Bullit can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilo manages to pass to side control!
Kilo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kilo wants to control but Bullit is keeping him busy.
Bullit is looking to regain half guard here but Kilo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bullit is working hard here to advance position.
Kilo controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kilo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bullit is looking for a sweep.
Kilo takes a little break here. Bullit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bullit tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee asks Kilo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kilo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bullit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilo happy to just control the position for now.
Bullit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bullit wants to get back to full guard but Kilo has passed into side control.
BOOM! Kilo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Despite being in the dominant position, Foxtrot Kilo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bullit with a poor takedown
and Kilo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullit is breathing heavily.

Kilo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bullit sprawling to the canvas! Bullit rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kilo finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilo misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilo jabs Bullit right on the nose. Bullit blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Kilo does no damage.
Kilo lands a jab to Bullit's midsection.
Kilo scores with a body shot.
Bullit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilo punishes Bullit's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bullit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kilo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bullit's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foxtrot Kilo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Mcclintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by Black Betty. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Miller
vs
Mcclintock

212 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
276 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakob Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Mcclintock!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclintock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Mcclintock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Mcclintock keeps Miller under control for a moment.
Mcclintock is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcclintock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miller is staying active.
Mcclintock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock controlling well, preventing Miller from escaping the position.
Mcclintock is looking to control Miller but Miller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mcclintock doesn't have the hooks in and Miller manages to turn into his guard.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcclintock wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclintock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcclintock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcclintock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcclintock wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mcclintock closes the distance and clinches.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Mcclintock shrugs off.

It looks like Harold Mcclintock has been cut.
Mcclintock takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Mcclintock shrugs off.

That has opened up Harold Mcclintock's cut even more.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcclintock takes a knee right on the jaw!

Harold Mcclintock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harold Mcclintock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jakob Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the ring accompanied by Racionais MC's - Expresso da Meia-Noite. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ribeiro
vs
Buster

174 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Buster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Buster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro is trying to control Buster's posture but Buster avoids it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Buster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Buster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.

Buster is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ribeiro as he works his way to full guard.

Buster 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.
Buster looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ribeiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ribeiro has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster parries the strikes from Ribeiro easily there. Ribeiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buster to escape.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buster keeps working.
Buster struggling a bit here.
Buster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buster is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Buster is working away.
Ribeiro is trying to move to mount but Buster reverses beautifully and ends up in Ribeiro's guard.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ribeiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buster wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
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 Delson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Buster with a poor takedown

and Ribeiro moves into the clinch.

Buster gets control of Ribeiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buster is keeping the position for now.
Buster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buster tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buster preventing the sweep.

Buster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.
Ribeiro pushing down on Buster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Buster defends it.
Buster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Buster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount!
Ribeiro looking to control but Buster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buster regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is thwarting Buster's attempts to control the position.
Buster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Ribeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buster is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
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 Delson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Buster tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily

and Ribeiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buster keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro is fighting to break Buster's control of his arms but Buster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buster is keeping the position for now.
Buster is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Buster with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ribeiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Buster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buster is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribeiro is thwarting Buster's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Buster is having none of it.
Buster is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buster avoid being mounted?
Buster tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster won't allow Ribeiro to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buster shoots and misses

and Ribeiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Ribeiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Delson Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Buster is retaining full guard.
Buster keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Buster is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potemkin Buster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster looking to control.

Buster is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro trying to control but Buster is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Buster shoots and misses

and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Buster keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delson Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delson Ribeiro!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Elliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Diaz
vs
Elliente

186 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
171 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Elliente!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elliente walks into a jab.
Elliente thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elliente is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Elliente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliente.
Elliente drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elliente ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz works Elliente's body with a nice hook.
Elliente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Elliente throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Elliente 's knee.
Elliente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Elliente thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliente misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Elliente swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but Elliente avoids it easily.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Elliente throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elliente throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Elliente misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Elliente is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Elliente slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliente takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Elliente avoids them all with ease.
Diaz stuns Elliente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz lands with a hook. Elliente tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz with a jab.
Elliente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliente.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Elliente didn't see that one coming.
Elliente swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Elliente misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Elliente.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works over Elliente's head and body with a nice combination.

Elliente is rocked!
Elliente takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elliente looks gassed!
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz cracks Elliente with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elliente takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elliente is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elliente seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elliente counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz Rushes Elliente and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Elliente is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Diaz Piles on the pressure and Elliente crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan has chosen Devildriver - Devils Son as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dowd
vs
Logan

177 cm
25
184 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
202 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a one two combo.

It looks like Wellen Dowd has been cut.
Dowd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dowd there as he acknowledges the shot.

Logan tries to keep at a distance but Dowd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Logan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Logan prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Dowd's head.
Dowd tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowd lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Logan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Logan.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan stops a takedown attempt from Dowd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellen Dowd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dowd is looking to control Logan's arms but Logan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dowd has his back to the ropes.
Dowd goes for a takedown attempt but Logan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowd manages to avoid it.
Dowd moves away from the strike by Logan.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Dowd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Dowd closes the distance and clinches.
Dowd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Logan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dowd looking to stall.
Logan gets through Dowd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dowd is breathing heavily.

Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan stuns Dowd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan misses with a double jab.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan scores with the left hand. Dowd knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Logan.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.

Dowd is rocked!
Logan throws a right and a left that Dowd avoids nicely.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Dowd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logan lands the left hand.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Logan.
Logan cracks Dowd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dowd's head.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dowd throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Dowd or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan which made him look bad.
Dowd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Dowd seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dowd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dowd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dowd at a distance.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dowd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dowd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dowd stumbling backwards into the ropes! Dowd bounces back off the ropes towards Logan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Logan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Logan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Logan!
James Logan is the new middleweight champion!