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CSW 008 Lockyer vs Staunton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Barbosa (ranked 23346 p4p, 822 weight class) and Kim Czang (ranked 24502 p4p, 875 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Czang!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Czang has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Czang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Czang is in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czang passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Czang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is not content to let Czang control the position.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Czang is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Czang controlling him for the moment.
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.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Czang fails to land the takedown.
Czang misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Czang backing up. Czang nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Czang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Czang ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Czang fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Czang fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czang shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Czang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Czang is defended easily by Barbosa.
As Czang looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Czang just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Czang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Czang has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Czang fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Czang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czang misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Czang backing up. Czang nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Czang shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Czang has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czang shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Czang tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Czang shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Kim Czang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Czang has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Czang is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czang has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Czang backing up. Czang nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Czang tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czang can do to turn this around?
Czang misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Czang.
Jose Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Czang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa 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!
Czang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Czang tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Czang backing up. Czang nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czang has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Czang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czang fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Czang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Czang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Czang has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Czang.
Czang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czang shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Czang shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Czang tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jose Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Czang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Czang looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Czang just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czang shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Czang.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Czang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Czang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Czang fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Czang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Czang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Czang misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Czang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Czang will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinod Zaaijer (ranked 7270 p4p, 247 weight class) and Ragnar Lotbrook (ranked 5798 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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278 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinod Zaaijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Lotbrook!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaaijer throws a series of punches but Lotbrook avoids them all with ease.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaaijer sprawls well. Zaaijer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaaijer tries to counter with a takedown but Lotbrook is quick to defend against it.
Zaaijer misses with a kick to the body.
Zaaijer instigates a clinch.
Lotbrook decides to pull guard.
Zaaijer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lotbrook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaaijer's waist but Zaaijer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lotbrook off to one side.
Zaaijer shoots in but Lotbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer tries to keep at a distance but Lotbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaaijer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaaijer shoots in and drives through. Lotbrook sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinod Zaaijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotbrook clinches up with Zaaijer and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaaijer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotbrook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaaijer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lotbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaaijer prevents it.
Zaaijer jumps guard but Lotbrook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lotbrook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaaijer walks away with a smile on his face. Lotbrook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaaijer or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotbrook, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaaijer circles away.
Lotbrook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaaijer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaaijer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotbrook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaaijer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lotbrook is fending him off so far but Zaaijer persists. Nope, Lotbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotbrook let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaaijer looks to land a combination but Lotbrook avoids it well.
Lotbrook is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaaijer moves into range and clinches up with Lotbrook.
Lotbrook jumps guard but Zaaijer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaaijer letting Lotbrook take a breather here.
Lotbrook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaaijer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lotbrook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook wants to counter the offense by Zaaijer and move into the clinch position.
Zaaijer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaaijer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but Zaaijer moves out of range.
Zaaijer feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaaijer shoots in and drives through. Lotbrook sprawls well.
Zaaijer tries to clinch up.
Lotbrook lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook instigates a clinch.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
Zaaijer is breathing heavily.
Zaaijer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaaijer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaaijer wants it to stay on the feet.
Lotbrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaaijer. Zaaijer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Zaaijer, looking for a takedown. Lotbrook pushes Zaaijer against the cage but Zaaijer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotbrook is defended easily by Zaaijer.
Zaaijer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Vinod Zaaijer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotbrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotbrook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaaijer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lotbrook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Lotbrook fails to land.
Lotbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaaijer prevents it.
Vinod Zaaijer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Lotbrook is pressed up against the cage. Zaaijer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lotbrook down to the mat. Lotbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer throws a right and a left that Lotbrook avoids nicely.
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaaijer defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotbrook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lotbrook dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaaijer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but Lotbrook moves out of range.
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lotbrook but Lotbrook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaaijer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotbrook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaaijer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zaaijer.
Zaaijer jumps guard but Lotbrook stands there with Zaaijer around his waist. Zaaijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lotbrook has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zaaijer regains guard immediately.
Lotbrook is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook wants to stand but Zaaijer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zaaijer looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaaijer, not yet.
Zaaijer looking for a guillotine here but Lotbrook defends easily.
Zaaijer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer wants to control from the top but Lotbrook keeps moving.
Lotbrook working for a triangle but Zaaijer defends it easily.
Lotbrook trying to control the position.
Zaaijer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zaaijer trying to control but Lotbrook is working from the bottom.
Zaaijer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lotbrook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaaijer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaaijer tries for a takedown but Lotbrook circles away easily
and Lotbrook moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinod Zaaijer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lotbrook is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vinod Zaaijer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotbrook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaaijer is out of range.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Zaaijer.
Lotbrook shoots in for a double leg but Zaaijer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense.
Zaaijer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinod Zaaijer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Zaaijer.
Zaaijer forces Lotbrook back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook is trying to pull guard but Zaaijer has him pressed against the cage.
Zaaijer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaaijer tries to pull guard but Lotbrook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaaijer breaks the clinch.
Vinod Zaaijer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaaijer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Lotbrook looks to move away, Zaaijer throws a big counter combo but Lotbrook just gets out of the way.
Lotbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaaijer clinches.
Zaaijer slows down the pace here.
Zaaijer pulls guard successfully.
Lotbrook preventing the sweep.
Zaaijer is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaaijer is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook 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.
Zaaijer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lotbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaaijer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lotbrook looking to control but Zaaijer passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook trying to control but Zaaijer postures up.
Zaaijer is controlling the pace.
Lotbrook tries to get to full guard but Zaaijer has control of the leg.
Zaaijer wants to pass to mount but Lotbrook is defending 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.
Zaaijer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaaijer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaaijer is looking for a kimura here.
Lotbrook punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaaijer darts in looking for a takedown but Lotbrook gets double underhooks and turns Zaaijer into the cage.
Zaaijer tries a low kick but Lotbrook avoids it.
Ragnar Lotbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinod Zaaijer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinod Zaaijer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaaijer 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinod Zaaijer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Patton (ranked 3100 p4p, 308 weight class) and Finn Balor (ranked 4853 p4p, 447 weight class). Balor has chosen Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Finn Balor enters the cage!
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finn Balor!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patton throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Balor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Balor works over Patton with some ground and pound from guard.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balor is one step ahead there.
Balor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balor is now in half guard.
Balor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is staying active underneath Balor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balor prevents Patton from improving his position.
Patton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Balor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patton trying to hold on to Balor's head to control him but Balor postures up.
Patton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balor trying to control from half guard but Patton is working away.
Patton tries to roll over but Balor keeps him under control.
Patton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balor prevents Patton from improving his position.
Balor is controlling the pace.
Patton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton tries to roll over but Balor keeps him under control.
Patton taking some punishment here, with Balor in his half guard.
Patton has hold of Balor's hands but Balor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patton keeps working.
Patton moves into full guard.
Balor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor controlling from the top position.
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balor is one step ahead there.
Patton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patton being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Patton seems keen to control Balor's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balor.
Balor tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton connects with a body shot that sends Balor's belly button to the back.
Balor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patton lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balor is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that round.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Balor to regain full guard.
Patton throws an elbow that misses. Balor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Patton's guard. Nice move by Balor!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patton keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Patton looking for a guillotine here but Balor defends easily.
Patton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton controls Balor momentarily but Balor frees himself.
Balor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Patton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton trying to control the position.
Patton wants to sweep here but Balor controlling him for the moment.
Balor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patton is trying to control the position but Balor postures up.
Balor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patton has momentary wrist control but Balor slips an elbow through the middle.
Balor advances to half guard.
Balor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balor slips a nice elbow through Patton's hands, connecting with Patton's forehead.
Patton is refusing to be controlled, as Balor sits in half guard.
Balor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton is trying to control but can't.
Balor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patton defends it well.
Balor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balor working the head and body with strikes.
Patton trying to control here.
Patton is trying to get back to full guard.
Balor working Patton over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is trying to get back to full guard.
Patton gets back to full guard.
Patton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balor.
Balor connects with a couple of short punches.
Balor trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Patton looking to control.
Balor prevents Patton from getting back to his feet.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Patton 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.
Patton can't keep his opponent in guard - Balor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balor is keen to just control but Patton is a slippery customer.
Balor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Balor seems content to control.
Patton wants to improve his position but Balor is controlling well.
Finn Balor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton is trying to stand back up but Balor is controlling him
Balor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Balor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patton trying to control from the bottom.
Balor is nestled in close to Patton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patton wants to control but Balor is keeping busy.
Patton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor is trying to control the action in half guard but Patton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Patton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balor's back!
Patton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Balor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton is hanging on to Balor's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Balor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Patton misses its target.
Balor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Balor tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Patton.
Balor has picked Patton up - he's going for a ride! Balor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Patton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Balor is on him like a limpet, forcing Patton back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balor clinches.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton tries a body shot but Balor blocks it.
Balor prevents a body shot from Patton.
Balor struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
Balor prevents a body shot from Patton.
Balor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balor manages to avoid it.
Balor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patton throws the left hand but Balor avoids the punch easily.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Balor is just out of range.
Balor throws out a counter right but Patton avoids it with no problem.
Balor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balor showed some decent athleticism there.
Balor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patton wants to control but Balor is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balor lands a nice short elbow.
Balor passes to side control.
Rick Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton is looking for a sweep.
Patton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor lands an elbow.
Balor is putting a hurting on Patton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Patton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Balor lands a few punches from side control.
Balor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Balor working the ground and pound.
Balor working the ground and pound from side control.
Patton is looking for a sweep.
Finn Balor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balor is staying tight to Patton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Patton tries to bench press Balor off him but Balor keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor slows the pace down.
Patton tries to bench press Balor off him but Balor keeps the position.
Patton is working hard here to advance position.
Balor slows the pace down.
Patton tries to bench press Balor off him but Balor keeps the position.
Balor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Balor working away.
Patton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patton is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor controlling from side mount.
Balor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Balor taking a breather here.
Patton is looking to reverse the position.
Balor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
A relieved looking Finn Balor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hervoton Appi (ranked 3824 p4p, 467 weight class) and Goran Jagodnik (ranked 23360 p4p, 896 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hervoton Appi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goran Jagodnik!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jagodnik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Appi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jagodnik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Appi counters with a straight right hand.
Jagodnik is rocked!
Jagodnik misses with a takedown attempt
letting Appi counter with a right hand.
Jagodnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Appi finish him?
Jagodnik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jagodnik.
A nice leg kick lands there from Appi.
Jagodnik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Appi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jagodnik seems to have recovered his senses.
Appi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jagodnik sprawling to the canvas! Jagodnik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Appi finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jagodnik circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Appi. Jagodnik falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Appi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hervoton Appi!
A very excited looking Hervoton Appi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Boulanger (ranked 7756 p4p, 787 weight class) and Armand Guilmette (ranked 5873 p4p, 697 weight class). Wyatt Boulanger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wyatt Boulanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armand Guilmette!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilmette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boulanger attempts a counter takedown but Guilmette avoids it well and moves away.
Boulanger lands with an overhand left.
Boulanger misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulanger.
And Guilmette tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulanger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulanger.
Boulanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilmette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boulanger's waist but Boulanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilmette off to one side.
Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette.
Wyatt Boulanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guilmette but Guilmette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulanger has closed the distance and engaged Guilmette in a clinch.
Guilmette'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.
Boulanger is trying to break free.
Boulanger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Boulanger shows good takedown defense.
Boulanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guilmette.
Guilmette shoots in for a double leg but Boulanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Guilmette tries to get set, Boulanger tries to push him back and clinch up but Guilmette manages to avoid the attempt.
Boulanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette throws a jab when Boulanger was well out of range.
Boulanger is looking for a counter combo.
Guilmette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guilmette leaves Boulanger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guilmette has Boulanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Guilmette is stalling here.
Boulanger pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boulanger trying to keep a closed guard but Guilmette is proving a slippery customer.
Guilmette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guilmette throwing strikes from guard but Boulanger blocks nicely.
Boulanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boulanger looking to control.
That's four 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.
Boulanger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boulanger tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boulanger is stalling here. Guilmette is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boulanger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guilmette has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boulanger is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulanger dodges the ground and pound from Guilmette.
Boulanger parries the strikes from Guilmette easily there. Guilmette is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boulanger to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Boulanger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boulanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guilmette pinned against the cage. Guilmette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Boulanger.
Boulanger goes for a double leg but Guilmette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guilmette continues to drive forward.
Guilmette moves into range and clinches up with Boulanger.
Guilmette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulanger manages to break the clinch.
Guilmette tries to clinch up but Boulanger circles away and keeps his distance.
Boulanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Wyatt Boulanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Boulanger as Guilmette shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulanger is looking for a counter combo.
Boulanger throws a right hand that Guilmette ducks under and follows up with a left that Guilmette also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Guilmette misses
and Boulanger counters with a thumping low kick.
Guilmette rushes Boulanger and presses him up against the cage.
Guilmette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boulanger is defending well for now.
Boulanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boulanger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulanger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guilmette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boulanger smiles and moves away.
Boulanger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger drives through and clinches with Guilmette against the cage.
Boulanger is working for takedown but Guilmette is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guilmette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boulanger is defending well for now.
Guilmette breaks from the clinch.
Guilmette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulanger.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily.
Guilmette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulanger.
Boulanger shoots in looking for a takedown but Guilmette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulanger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guilmette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guilmette avoids the head kick by Boulanger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulanger throws a sloppy head kick and Guilmette moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette wants to clinch
and Boulanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulanger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette.
Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulanger. Boulanger gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilmette clinches with his opponent.
Guilmette lands an elbow that stopped Boulanger in his tracks for a moment.
Boulanger tries to pull guard but Guilmette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette managing to block the knees to the body from Boulanger.
Boulanger stalls.
Guilmette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulanger is defended easily by Guilmette.
Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boulanger scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guilmette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guilmette misses with some punches.
Guilmette drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boulanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Boulanger persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing.
Boulanger shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Boulanger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guilmette is looking for the big counter here.
Boulanger darts in looking for a takedown but Guilmette gets double underhooks and turns Boulanger into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Boulanger. No joy for Guilmette on that attempt.
Guilmette rushes Boulanger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boulanger tries to break the clinch but Guilmette is controlling the position.
Boulanger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guilmette holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulanger can't get the takedown.
Guilmette looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette wants a takedown.
Guilmette stalling in the clinch.
Boulanger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guilmette fails with the takedown.
Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boulanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense.
Guilmette tries to counter with a clinch but Boulanger shakes him off and moves away.
Guilmette tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulanger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boulanger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense.
Wyatt Boulanger is winning the standup battle so far.
Guilmette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boulanger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger misses with a takedown
and Guilmette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt.
Guilmette pushes Boulanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Guilmette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boulanger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guilmette'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guilmette throws out a leg kick but Boulanger moves out of range and Guilmette only half commits.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guilmette tries to score a body lock takedown but Boulanger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boulanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guilmette sprawls well. Guilmette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulanger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger throws a head kick that Guilmette semi-blocks.
Guilmette scores with a nice body kick.
Guilmette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guilmette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guilmette dives in and grabs Boulanger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boulanger pushes down on Guilmette's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense.
Guilmette feints the counter takedown.
Boulanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Boulanger persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing.
Guilmette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Guilmette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guilmette has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 3384 p4p, 416 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 5728 p4p, 624 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavio Lazzarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinci slips a straight right by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazzarini avoids it this time.
Vinci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Lazzarini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vinci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lazzarini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinci gets a clinch.
Vinci tries to work over Lazzarini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazzarini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Vinci working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini breaks from the clinch.
Lazzarini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinci moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazzarini.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazzarini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazzarini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinci lands with a light punch inside.
Lazzarini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazzarini wants to slow Vinci down by chopping away at his legs.
Lazzarini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinci.
Lazzarini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinci manages to avoid it.
Lazzarini throws the left hand but Vinci avoids the punch easily.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinci ducks under a wild hook from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazzarini avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazzarini scores with a shot to the body.
Vinci forces Lazzarini back against the cage and clinches.
Lazzarini blocks an uppercut.
Lazzarini is leaning against Vinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vinci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini avoiding damage.
Lazzarini prevents a body shot from Vinci.
Vinci lands with a left to the head.
Lazzarini lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinci backwards.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazzarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinci.
Vinci wants to counter with a clinch but Lazzarini pushes him away.
Vinci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzarini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinci tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazzarini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinci clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinci.
Lazzarini misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lazzarini misses with a body punch.
Lazzarini breaks from the clinch.
Lazzarini throws a chopping leg kick but Vinci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Vinci blocks the low kick.
Vinci takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazzarini's elbow.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
A short left from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini blocks an uppercut.
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 Flavio Lazzarini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flavio Lazzarini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lazzarini misses with a hook. Vinci ducked under it nicely.
Lazzarini lands an overhand right.
Vinci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazzarini.
Vinci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzarini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazzarini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flavio Lazzarini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazzarini lands a jab to Vinci's midsection.
Vinci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lazzarini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lazzarini.
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Lazzarini there.
Lazzarini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinci can do to turn this around?
Lazzarini misses with an uppercut
and Vinci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini misses with a double jab.
Lazzarini jabs Vinci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinci tries to clinch up but Lazzarini circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinci moves into the clinch.
Lazzarini lands a right hand.
Lazzarini blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazzarini.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazzarini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazzarini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinci's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Lazzarini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazzarini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lazzarini letting Vinci take a breather here.
Lazzarini lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazzarini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazzarini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinci.
Lazzarini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lazzarini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazzarini lands with a light punch inside.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazzarini.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazzarini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lazzarini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lazzarini is struggling to control the position.
Lazzarini gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazzarini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazzarini blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vinci - that landed with a thud.
Lazzarini misses with a body punch.
Lazzarini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Lazzarini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini looking to throw knees to the head but Vinci is blocking nicely.
Lazzarini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lazzarini blocks a body shot from Vinci.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazzarini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazzarini blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Lazzarini.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Vinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinci tries a body shot but Lazzarini blocks it.
Lazzarini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazzarini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazzarini.
Vinci tries to work over Lazzarini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazzarini slows down the pace here.
Lazzarini throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Lazzarini dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vinci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lazzarini lands a jab.
Vinci is rocked!
Vinci circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lazzarini. Vinci falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lazzarini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flavio Lazzarini!
Flavio Lazzarini 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 1886 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 3123 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergfried stuns Frettish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frettish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frettish ducks right into an uppercut from Bergfried.
Frettish sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergfried lands a head kick. Frettish smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Frettish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried fakes the leg kick and cracks Frettish in the body.
Frettish swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bergfried tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Frettish misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frettish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frettish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frettish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frettish checks a low kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with an uppercut that bounces Frettish off the cage and back into range.
Bergfried circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frettish blocks a leg kick.
Frettish blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frettish! But no joy.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried scores with the left hand. Frettish knows he should have avoided that one.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Frettish is just out of range.
Bergfried lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
As Bergfried backs off Frettish throws a huge counter combo but Bergfried manages to avoid it all.
Bergfried throws a hook but Frettish blocks it.
Bergfried jabs Frettish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Frettish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried scores with a push kick.
Bergfried is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Frettish down.
Frettish throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
And Bergfried counters with a quick kick to the body but Frettish blocks it.
Bergfried throws a sloppy body shot
and Frettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frettish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Frettish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Frettish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bergfried - that will leave a mark!
Frettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Frettish's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frettish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried misses with the body kick
and Frettish counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frettish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Frettish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Frettish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frettish.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Frettish misses with a looping right.
Frettish misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a jab when Frettish was well out of range.
Frettish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Frettish sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Frettish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Frettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried misses with a lunging right hand
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Frettish throws a shot to the body.
Frettish slips a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frettish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Frettish's side.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frettish's corner calls for a 1-2. Frettish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergfried misses with a body punch
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Frettish's leg. Frettish is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Frettish does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frettish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bergfried throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bergfried connects with a single shot there.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Frettish avoids it.
Frettish has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Bergfried listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frettish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Frettish semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frettish throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Frettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frettish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bergfried dodges the punch combination from Frettish.
Bergfried throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frettish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frettish misses with an uppercut.
Frettish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frettish can do to turn this around?
Frettish misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Frettish takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergfried throws a hook to the side of Frettish's head but Frettish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergfried throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Frettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried lands with a cross.
Frettish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bergfried to score with a decent uppercut.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Frettish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Frettish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergfried lunges at Frettish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frettish's hand.
Frettish scores with a one two! Bergfried had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frettish if he has to take too many more of those.
Bergfried takes a swing at Frettish's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried throws a looping overhand right but Frettish ducks down to avoid it.
Frettish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bergfried with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried lands with a nice body kick.
Bergfried lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frettish will feel that in the morning.
Bergfried walks into a left hand.
Frettish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Frettish sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Frettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frettish.
A jab from Frettish does it's job there.
Bergfried thumps Frettish with a low kick.
Frettish lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Frettish down.
Bergfried takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Bergfried misses with a looping right.
Frettish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Frettish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bergfried throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frettish throws a shot from downtown. Bergfried moves away and avoids it.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bergfried lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frettish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bergfried lands a jab to the head.
Frettish tries to bum rush Bergfried with a series of wild strikes but Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergfried misses with a right hand
and Frettish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Frettish moved away.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Frettish misses.
Bergfried cracks Frettish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
Bergfried lands with a straight right. Frettish didn't see that one coming.
Bergfried throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
enabling Frettish to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frettish misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Frettish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried jabs Frettish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frettish throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bergfried stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bergfried misses the body punch
enabling Frettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Frettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergfried throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergfried darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frettish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergfried counters with an outside leg kick.
Frettish misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bergfried to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frettish. Frettish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frettish thuds a left hand into Bergfried's body.
Frettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frettish manages to avoid it.
Frettish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Frettish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bergfried with a body shot.
Bergfried lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frettish will feel that in the morning.
Frettish throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frettish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frettish.
Frettish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bergfried in his tracks.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frettish.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Frettish moves out of range easily.
Bergfried scores with a push kick.
Bergfried scores with a hook.
Frettish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bergfried was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bergfried takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Frettish.
Frettish misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried misses with a hook to the body
and Frettish counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Frettish misses.
Bergfried throws a shot from downtown. Frettish moves away and avoids it.
Bergfried defending well as Frettish loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bergfried.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried loads up on a big right hand but Frettish slips the punch.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frettish. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 2889 p4p, 417 weight class) and Dean Lockwood (ranked 2826 p4p, 405 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
47 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom slips a jab from Lockwood.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
De Noteboom clinches up with Lockwood and pushes him back against the cage.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Lockwood.
De Noteboom prevents a body shot from Lockwood.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockwood.
Lockwood has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Noteboom.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lockwood prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed against the cage, preventing Lockwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockwood blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lockwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
De Noteboom lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood lands a left hand.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lockwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
Lockwood gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Lockwood manages to get underhooks.
De Noteboom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lockwood backwards.
Lockwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lockwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockwood.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lockwood is defending well.
Lockwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
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!
Lockwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockwood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lockwood is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lockwood tries to kick De Noteboom off in order to stand up. De Noteboom Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
Lockwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lockwood tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with a big right hand but Lockwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lockwood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lockwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lockwood is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Noteboom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Noteboom landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lockwood is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
De Noteboom 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.
Lockwood bucks up and tries to throw De Noteboom off but instead De Noteboom has got his back!
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lockwood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Noteboom controlling the positon.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lockwood looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom dives in and grabs Lockwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lockwood pushes down on De Noteboom's head and hops out.
Lockwood throws a body shot but no joy.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Lockwood is quick to defend against it.
De Noteboom connects with a crisp jab.
Lockwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockwood won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Lockwood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is dominant here and he's now got Lockwood's back!
De Noteboom gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
De Noteboom lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom connects with a big shot to the side of Lockwood's head.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Noteboom scores with punches from the back.
De Noteboom lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Lockwood as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from De Noteboom!
De Noteboom lands a shot to the head.
De Noteboom lands strikes to the head.
De Noteboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockwood can do to turn this around?
De Noteboom scores with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Noteboom connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lockwood to escape the position.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lockwood from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lockwood is rocked!
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom scores with punches and elbows.
Lockwood is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom controls the action.
De Noteboom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. De Noteboom gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. De Noteboom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. De Noteboom apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lockwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockwood slips a jab from De Noteboom.
Lockwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Notebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean Lockwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Noteboom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockwood on the side of the head.
De Noteboom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lockwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch but De Noteboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lockwood clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has clasped his hands together around Lockwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lockwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Lockwood's face as De Noteboom controls the position.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lockwood is keeping him busy.
Lockwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Lockwood is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lockwood's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Lockwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lockwood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lockwood throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Noteboom has closed the distance and engaged Lockwood in a clinch.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
Lockwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockwood backwards.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by De Noteboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Noteboom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lockwood tumbling to the mat - De Noteboom dives into Lockwood's guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom postures up in Lockwood's guard and throws a big left but Lockwood blocks it.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lockwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom stands up over Lockwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom is in close to Lockwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom won't allow Lockwood to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Noteboom stops Lockwood from standing up.
Dean Lockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Noteboom trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lockwood is looking to stand back up but De Noteboom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lockwood.
Lockwood has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom working over Lockwood with some ground and pound. Lockwood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from standing back up.
De Noteboom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robert De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
De Noteboom controlling the pace.
De Noteboom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Noteboom moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Noteboom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Noteboom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Noteboom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lockwood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lockwood pushes De Noteboom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Noteboom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockwood is trying to escape the position but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Noteboom, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert De Noteboom!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert De Noteboom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 1080 p4p, 145 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 1833 p4p, 247 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
45 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Staunton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Staunton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lockyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Staunton.
It looked like Lockyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Staunton.
Staunton slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staunton scores with a shot to the body.
Staunton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staunton connects with an inside leg kick.
Lockyer walks into a left hand.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staunton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staunton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lockyer.
Lockyer moves forwards but Staunton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Staunton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Staunton walks into a stiff left hand from Lockyer.
It looks like Steve Staunton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lockyer.
Staunton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Staunton throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Staunton misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staunton.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Staunton feints and then cracks Lockyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lockyer down.
Lockyer walks into a jab.
Staunton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockyer scores with a jab.
Staunton throws a nice head kick!
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Staunton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lockyer digs a good body shot into Staunton's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lockyer.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Staunton is out of range.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton misses with a body kick.
Lockyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Staunton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Lockyer.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Staunton throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Staunton catches Lockyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Lockyer does no damage.
Lockyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Staunton digs a good body shot into Lockyer's ribs.
Lockyer cracks Staunton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lockyer walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick from Staunton.
Lockyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Staunton misses with a straight left.
Staunton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lockyer tries to work over Staunton's front leg with a kick but Staunton checks it.
Staunton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Staunton.
Staunton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Lockyer.
Staunton is rocked!
Staunton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Staunton connects with an inside leg kick.
Staunton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staunton avoids the head kick by Lockyer.
Staunton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Lockyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Staunton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staunton catches Lockyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer avoids the body shot from Staunton.
Staunton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Staunton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staunton scores with a nice head shot.
Lockyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staunton. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Staunton is out of range.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Staunton lands a glancing blow to the side of Lockyer's head.
Staunton checks a leg kick nicely.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Staunton is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer throws a jab when Staunton was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Staunton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Staunton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Staunton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lockyer scrambles back to his feet.
Staunton throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Staunton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Staunton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lockyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lockyer tries to move into range but Staunton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lockyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Staunton momentarily.
Staunton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lockyer.
Staunton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lockyer on the side of the head.
Lockyer lands a jab to the nose.
Staunton is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Lockyer throws the kick towards the body but Staunton avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Staunton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Staunton blocks the leg kick.
Lockyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staunton seems to have recovered his senses.
Lockyer moves away from the strike by Staunton.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Staunton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a body shot
and Staunton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Lockyer.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Staunton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lockyer cracks Staunton with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Steve Staunton's cut even more.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staunton, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staunton moves away.
Staunton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lockyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Staunton slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Lockyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Staunton blocks a jab.
Lockyer checks a low kick from Staunton.
A quick step to the side and Lockyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lockyer.
Staunton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lockyer misses with a looping right.
Staunton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Staunton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Staunton avoids it.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Staunton seems unphased.
Lockyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staunton on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staunton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lockyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Staunton's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Staunton. Beautiful body shot.
Lockyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Staunton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lockyer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Staunton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Staunton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staunton misses with an uppercut.
Staunton moves away from the strike by Lockyer.
Staunton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lockyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Staunton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer punishes Staunton's body with a nice straight punch.
Staunton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. Staunton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lockyer lands a front kick.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton lands with a good body shot.
Lockyer throws a hook but Staunton blocks it.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staunton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Lockyer.
Oooooh!!! Lockyer has knocked Staunton down with a huge combo! Lockyer steps away and waves a wobbly Staunton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staunton circles away quickly and effectively.
Staunton moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staunton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staunton connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Staunton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut. Staunton saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton with a jab.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Staunton jabs Lockyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Staunton jabs at Lockyer's body.
Staunton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lockyer on the side of the head.
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Staunton moved away.
As Lockyer backs off Staunton throws a huge counter combo but Lockyer manages to avoid it all.
Staunton misses with a looping right.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Staunton counters with a good low kick that Lockyer was not able to check.
Staunton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staunton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lockyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Staunton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lockyer blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staunton lands a nice looking body kick.
Staunton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lockyer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staunton, as that shot connected.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Staunton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Staunton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Staunton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Staunton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lockyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Staunton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Staunton lands a leg kick that knocks Lockyer off balance momentarily.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staunton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Staunton tests Lockyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lockyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Lockyer there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Staunton moves out of range easily.
Lockyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Staunton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Staunton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a left hand
and Staunton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Staunton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
Staunton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Staunton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Staunton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lockyer back to the cage. Staunton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lockyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lockyer swings for the body but Staunton moves out of range.
Staunton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lockyer is rocked!
Lockyer lands a nice shot that snaps Staunton's head back.
Staunton cracks Lockyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Lockyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lockyer looks to land a combination but Staunton avoids it well.
Staunton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lockyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Staunton works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Lockyer does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Staunton is just out of range.
Staunton throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Staunton takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Staunton.
Lockyer thumps Staunton with a low kick.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut. Staunton saw that one coming.
Lockyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staunton.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lockyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staunton avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staunton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Staunton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staunton checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lockyer.
Lockyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Staunton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lockyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staunton throws out the jab.
Staunton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lockyer's hands.
A jab from Lockyer finds it's way through Staunton's defenses.
Lockyer lands an overhand right.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Staunton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lockyer thinking.
Staunton slips under a jab.
Lockyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Staunton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockyer lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Lockyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staunton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer wants to slow Staunton down by chopping away at his legs.
Staunton checks a leg kick.
Staunton feints and then cracks Lockyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lockyer down.
Lockyer throws a body kick that misses.
Staunton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Staunton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Staunton scores with a four punch combination!
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Staunton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Staunton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lockyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staunton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staunton can pounce on him.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Staunton's shoulder, as Staunton tries to avoid the shot.
Staunton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Darren Lockyer.
Well Lockyer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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