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TWD 42: Obata vs Santanna PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctore Oenomaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ekim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctore Oenomaus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctore Oenomaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Ekim!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekim thuds his shin into the meat of Oenomaus's side.
Oenomaus misses with a takedown attempt - Ekim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ekim misses with the combination.
Ekim scores with a nice right hand.
Ekim punishes Oenomaus's body with a nice straight punch.
Oenomaus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekim to the ground. Oenomaus is now in Ekim's guard.
Oenomaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oenomaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekim being controlled here, momentarily.
Oenomaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oenomaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doctore Oenomaus.
Ekim throws a sloppy head kick and Oenomaus moves out of range easily.
Ekim scores with a head kick. Oenomaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oenomaus clinches up with Ekim and pushes him back against the cage.
Oenomaus manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Ekim.
Oenomaus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ekim swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oenomaus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekim jabs Oenomaus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oenomaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekim.
Ekim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekim lands a big head kick that sends Oenomaus tumbling to the mat! Ekim takes a step backwards and waves Oenomaus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oenomaus is rocked!
Ekim lands with a big right hook that stumbles Oenomaus - he's out on his feet here! Ekim follows up with another monster hook that separates Oenomaus from consciousness! Oenomaus falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ekim stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Ekim!
In his post fight interview, Mike Ekim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Papov Taaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Shorey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Shorey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papov Taaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Shorey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Taaka tries to sprawl but Shorey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shorey wants to stand up but Taaka is controlling the position.
Shorey wants to take a breather but Taaka is having none of it.
Shorey is thwarting Taaka's attempts to control the position.
Taaka is looking to improve his position.
Taaka actively working from the bottom here.
Taaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shorey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Taaka trying to hold on to Shorey's head to control him but Shorey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taaka is concentrating on defense, preventing Shorey from advancing position.
Shorey is trying to control. Taaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taaka trying to control but Shorey postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shorey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shorey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taaka tries to control but Shorey manages to take his back.
Taaka just trying to survive but Shorey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Taaka trying to control but not successfully.
Shorey is persistently looking for the submission but Taaka is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taaka is trying to maintain the position but Shorey is very close to passing his half guard.
Shorey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taaka keeps working.
Shorey is taking a breather. Taaka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lance Shorey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shorey takes the fight into the clinch.
Shorey has had enough of the clinch but Taaka keeps him there for the moment.
Shorey pulls guard.
Taaka chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shorey is keeping the position for now.
Shorey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shorey keeping moving, preventing Taaka from controlling successfully.
Shorey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lance Shorey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Taaka shoots in for a double leg but Shorey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shorey feints and as Taaka raises his hands in defense, Shorey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Shorey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shorey counters with a left to the body.
Shorey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shorey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taaka is looking to regain half guard here but Shorey keeps moving and retains side control.
Shorey tries to stand but Taaka is controlling his head.
Taaka tries to improve position but can't.
Shorey lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shorey is looking to take a break and control but Taaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shorey decides to stand back up.
Shorey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taaka looking to control.
Taaka punching from the bottom.
Shorey tries to stand but Taaka is controlling from the bottom.
Lance Shorey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shorey wants to control from the top but Taaka keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taaka looking to control.
Shorey throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taaka is controlling Shorey's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lance Shorey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shorey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taaka has his foot on Shorey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shorey works his way back into a safe position though.
Taaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shorey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taaka is keeping the position for now.
Taaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Shorey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shorey wants to control but Taaka is keeping him busy.
Taaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shorey pulls his head out easily.
Shorey uses his free foot to push down on Taaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taaka is squirming around, avoiding Shorey's attempts to control the action.
Shorey controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorey wants to control the pace but Taaka is squirming around nicely.
Taaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Shorey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Shorey.
Shorey gets a double leg takedown into Taaka's guard.
Taaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorey is stalling in the full guard.
Taaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taaka seems keen to control Shorey's posture.
Shorey trying to control but Taaka is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lance Shorey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shorey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shorey defends well.
Shorey trying to control the position from guard on top but Taaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shorey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorey wants to pass the guard but Taaka is keeping the position.
Taaka controls Shorey momentarily but Shorey frees himself.
Lance Shorey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shorey shoots in and bounces Taaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shorey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taaka's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shorey trying to control the position from guard on top but Taaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lance Shorey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shorey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taaka taking a bit of punishment here - Shorey scoring with strikes.
Taaka tries to improve position but can't.
Taaka looking for a sweep but Shorey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorey looking to control but Taaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shorey landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Shorey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shorey 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Shorey!
An out of breath Lance Shorey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pound Ground (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pound Ground!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ground keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ground lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ground keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson prevents Ground from getting back to his feet.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ground is keeping the position for now.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Ground's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ground.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Ground is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Ground blocking the ground and pound.
Ground really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ground's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ground is rocked!
Ground on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ground tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson cracks Ground with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Jackson!
Thomas Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Postiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Postiga has chosen Tacata as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cruz Vito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Postiga!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Postiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vito is looking to work some ground and pound but Postiga has wrist control.
Vito throws a big right hand that misses.
Vito throws a big right hand that misses.
Postiga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vito manages to get himself to full guard.
Postiga is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Postiga wants to control from the top but Vito keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vito is working an open guard so Postiga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vito shoots and misses
and Postiga counters with a three punch combo that has Vito backing up. Vito nods at Postiga to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Postiga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vito finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Postiga's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Vito falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Postiga!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergio Postiga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lim Minho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lim Minho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silvas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minho is able to avoid easily.
Minho fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minho tries a head kick but it misses.
Minho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minho circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Silvas drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Minho follows Silvas to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lim Minho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Dsix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ipad Dsix!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dsix misses with a body shot
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dsix misses with a body shot.
Dsix scores with a punch to the head.
Dsix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dsix misses with a wild combination.
Dsix scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Dsix misses.
Dsix blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dsix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dsix cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dsix throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dsix misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dsix doesn't seem phased though.
Dsix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dsix scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dsix circles away.
Dos Santos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dsix ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dsix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dsix.
Dsix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Dsix.
Dos Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dsix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dsix misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Dsix saw that one coming.
Ipad Dsix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dsix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Ipad Dsix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Dsix.
Dos Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dsix throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dsix throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Dsix backing up. Dsix nods at Dos Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Dsix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dsix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dsix throws a head kick that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dsix thinking.
Dos Santos catches Dsix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsix swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dsix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dsix lands with a nice body punch.
Dsix thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Santos. That snapped Dsix's head back.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Dsix moves out of range.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Dsix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dsix pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dsix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dsix is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dsix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Dsix does no damage.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dsix can pounce on him.
Dsix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dsix lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dsix throws a big shot that misses.
Dsix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dsix.
Dsix throws a head kick that misses.
Dsix looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Dsix. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipad Dsix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Dsix lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dsix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dsix lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Dsix takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dsix misses with a wild combination.
Dsix scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Dsix.
Dsix misses with a two punch combination.
Dsix throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dsix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Dsix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dsix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dsix scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dsix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Dsix just misses with a punch to the body.
Dsix is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Dos Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dsix lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dsix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Dsix ducks under and follows up with a left that Dsix also avoids with ease.
Dsix misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dsix.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Dsix moves out of range.
Dsix swings away with a body shot that misses
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dsix wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dsix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Dsix is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Dsix is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dsix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control but Dsix is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dsix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard.
Dsix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Santos has his foot on Dsix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dsix works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dsix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dos Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Dsix misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Dsix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dsix as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dsix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dsix lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Dsix throws a body kick.
Victor Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dsix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dsix jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dsix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dsix as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dsix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dsix slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Dsix throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dsix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dsix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dsix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Santos under the eye.
Dsix digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dsix misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dsix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ipad Dsix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dsix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dsix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dsix lands a two punch combo.
Dsix misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dsix throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Dsix didn't expect that.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dsix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dsix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Dsix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Dos Santos.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Dos Santos!
Victor Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ati Kon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ati Kon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kon avoids the head kick by Rua.
Kon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ati Kon has been cut.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Kon in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kon blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands an elbow just above Kon 's eye.
Kon takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kon avoids it.
Kon stalling in the clinch but Rua improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Kon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is working for takedown but Kon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Kon is blocking nicely.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kon's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kon's defenses.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kon is defending well for now.
Kon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kon is rocked!
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Kon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kon! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rua.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Sherry Monocle. Simon Morgan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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134 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
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, Simon Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redmond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redmond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Redmond getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redmond trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morgan controls Redmond momentarily but Redmond frees himself.
Redmond sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redmond trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Redmond chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Redmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redmond forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Redmond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redmond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redmond.
Redmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redmond connects with a nice short shot to Morgan's temple.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redmond has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan wants to control but Redmond is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Redmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Redmond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body
and Redmond counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Redmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Redmond shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Redmond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Redmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redmond scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Redmond throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Redmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Redmond tries to avoid it.
Redmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Redmond down.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Redmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redmond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan wants to slow Redmond down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Redmond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Redmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Redmond throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Redmond throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Redmond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Redmond throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redmond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redmond shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Redmond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redmond shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redmond looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redmond.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Redmond off balance momentarily.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Redmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Nathan Redmond has been cut.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Redmond backs away looking to recover.
Redmond is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan scores with a counter punch that sends Redmond to the canvas! Morgan smells blood - he's punishing Redmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Redmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Morgan!
Simon Morgan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thi Santanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thi Santanna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Obata does it's job there.
Obata misses with an uppercut
and Santanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santanna tried to score with a low kick but Obata checks it.
Obata scores with a jab. Santanna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Thi Santanna has been cut.
Santanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obata moves away.
Santanna throws a sloppy head kick and Obata moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obata - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata misses with a head kick.
Obata misses with a body shot.
Santanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obata.
Santanna misses with a looping right.
Obata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santanna.
No joy there for Santanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santanna blocks a head kick by Obata.
Obata connects with a solid leg kick.
Obata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santanna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Santanna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santanna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Obata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santannas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obata lands a nice hook to Santanna's body. Santanna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santanna misses with a body shot.
Obata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santanna sprawling to the canvas! Santanna rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Obata finish him?!
Santanna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Santanna to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Obata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ozuma Obata!
Ozuma Obata retains his welterweight title!
Ozuma Obata decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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