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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 5246 p4p, 6658 weight class) and Khabib Hellstrong (ranked 525 p4p, 574 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alone and Forsaken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Hellstrong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Hellstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hellstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Hellstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Hellstrong.
Hellstrong misses with a takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Hellstrong's head.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Hellstrong moves away and avoids it.
Hellstrong with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Hellstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hellstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellstrong off to one side.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hellstrong fails with the takedown
and Hellstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Hellstrong is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Miller engages and cracks Hellstrong with a massive lead left hook - Hellstrong tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Miller is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Miller!
Joel Miller 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 Li Xiaodong (ranked 4118 p4p, 24443 weight class) and Lukas Stojanov (ranked 173 p4p, 223 weight class). Stojanov has chosen Strapo - Sebaklam as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Stojanov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
A jab from Xiaodong finds it's way through Stojanov's defenses.
 It looks like Lukas Stojanov has been cut.
Xiaodong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stojanov sprawling to the canvas! Stojanov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xiaodong finish him?!
Stojanov is rocked!
Xiaodong lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Stojanov head around and knocks him out cold! Xiaodong hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Mvarre (ranked 6147 p4p, 6372 weight class) and Maikel Canel (ranked 499 p4p, 505 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Mvarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maikel Canel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mvarre pushes Canel off looking to stand but Canel dives back in and keeps control.
Canel wants to pass the guard but Mvarre is defending well.
Canel keeps trying to improve his position.
Mvarre wants to control but Canel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mvarre is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maikel Canel!
A very excited looking Maikel Canel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Andrews (ranked 3339 p4p, 23628 weight class) and Verekedos Istvan (ranked 323 p4p, 497 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cliff Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verekedos Istvan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan just misses with a punch to the body.
Istvan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Istvan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Istvan fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Istvan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Istvan catches Andrews right on the button with a cross.
Istvan throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Istvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews throws a hook but Istvan blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Istvan.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Istvan ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
The crowd cheers as Andrews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Istvan doesn't seem phased though.
Andrews takes one on the button.
Istvan dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Istvan. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istvan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrews defends well and Istvan ends up having to push Andrews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Istvan controlling from the top position.
Andrews wants to stand up but Istvan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Istvan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Istvan passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istvan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Andrews. Beautiful body shot.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Istvan.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Cliff Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Andrews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrews.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Istvan moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Istvan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Istvan there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Istvan thuds a left hand into Andrews's body.
Istvan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Istvan is in Andrews's guard.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Istvan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Istvan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verekedos Istvan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan'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.
Istvan lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrews takes a swing at Istvan's ribcage but misses.
Istvan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrews!
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment.
Istvan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Istvan.
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Istvan drags him back down.
Istvan taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Istvan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cliff Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a hook.
Andrews misses with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Andrews is rocked!
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a straight right hand.
Istvan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan misses with a wild combination.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Istvan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istvan lands with a hook. Andrews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Istvan staying out of range there.
Istvan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Istvan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Istvan.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Istvan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Istvan's head.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Istvan saw that one coming.
Istvan drops his hands momentarily and Andrews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Istvan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Istvan had a free shot at his head there.
Istvan misses with a double jab
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Istvan shoots in but no luck this time.
Istvan misses with the combination.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a nice body shot.
Istvan misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.
Istvan moves away from the strike by Andrews.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verekedos Istvan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews is looking for a counter combo.
Istvan stalks Andrews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrews's face. Andrews staggers backwards, shaken.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan throws a combination. Andrews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Istvan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Istvan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Istvan throws a counter combo.
Andrews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Istvan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Istvan works the jab nicely.
Istvan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Istvan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Istvan to counter with a crisp jab.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istvan lands a two punch combo.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Istvan.
Nice defenses there by Istvan.
Istvan shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Istvan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrews swings for the body but Istvan moves out of range.
Istvan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Istvan blocks a jab.
Istvan avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews throws a lazy uppercut
and Istvan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews misses the jab.
Andrews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Istvan throws out a counter right but Andrews avoids it with no problem.
Istvan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cliff Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istvan misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Istvan fails to land the takedown.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Andrews scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan connects with a body shot.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Istvan is just out of range.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews throws an off balance right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews lands with an uppercut that bounces Istvan off the cage and back into range.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Istvan slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrews with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
A nice side step and Istvan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istvan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews is trying to escape back to his feet but Istvan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Istvan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Verekedos Istvan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a left and a right that stings Andrews.
Andrews throws the left hand but Istvan avoids the punch easily.
As Andrews backs off Istvan throws a huge counter combo but Andrews manages to avoid it all.
Istvan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Istvan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verekedos Istvan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gvido Linga (ranked 2395 p4p, 24470 weight class) and Jorge Dos Santos (ranked 333 p4p, 611 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gvido Linga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Linga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos bucks up and tries to throw Linga off but instead Linga has got his back!
Linga punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dos Santos covering up well under a series of strikes from Linga.
Linga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linga avoiding Dos Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Dos Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Linga's guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Linga's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Linga's control of his arms but Linga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Linga looking for a sweep. Not yet Linga, not yet.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Linga's guard.
Dos Santos is in close to Linga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Linga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Linga wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Linga's control of his arms but Linga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Santos postures up in Linga's guard and throws a big left but Linga blocks it.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Linga won't let him.
Linga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Linga keeps moving.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Linga is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos leaves Linga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Linga shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Linga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linga checks a leg kick.
Dos Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Linga feinted with a counter takedown.
Linga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gvido Linga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Linga.
Linga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is not content to let Linga control the position.
Dos Santos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Linga's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Linga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Linga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Linga somewhat.
Linga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linga blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Linga on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gvido Linga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linga goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Linga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Santos can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linga slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Linga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Linga tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Linga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Linga's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos wants to control the action here but instead Linga manages to pass to full mount!
Dos Santos bucks Linga off and manages to get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos throws a push kick but Linga slaps the foot to one side.
Linga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Linga is having none of it.
Linga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Linga counters by clinching up.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Linga gets an underhook and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Linga wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Linga has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos gets caught napping as Linga dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Linga manages to pass to side control.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Linga is very close to passing his half guard.
Linga working the head and body with strikes.
Linga trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Linga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos moves into full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Linga closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Linga pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Linga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gvido Linga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linga darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets double underhooks and turns Linga into the cage.
Gvido Linga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Linga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos leaves Linga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Linga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Linga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Linga avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos throws a push kick but Linga slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Linga tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Linga moves away and avoids it.
Linga is looking to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch.
Linga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Linga shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Jorge Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Linga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Linga moves out of range as Dos Santos throws a body kick.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Linga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linga misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos with the inside leg kick.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Linga on that attempt.
Linga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos tests Linga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Linga on that attempt.
Linga tries to keep at a distance but Dos Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Gvido Linga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Linga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Dos Santos!
Jorge Dos Santos 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Dibangu (ranked 3221 p4p, 1447 weight class) and John Callaghan (ranked 423 p4p, 219 weight class). Manu Dibangu 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Dibangu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Callaghan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dibangu counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibangu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dibangu misses with a lunging right hand
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Callaghan forces Dibangu back against the cage and clinches.
Dibangu is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dibangu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callaghan cracks Dibangu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Manu Dibangu has been cut.
Dibangu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dibangu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dibangu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibangu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Dibangu. Beautiful body shot.
Dibangu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dibangu throws the left hand but Callaghan avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibangu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callaghan.
Callaghan's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Callaghan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Callaghan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Callaghan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Callaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Callaghan misses with a series of wild punches.
Dibangu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Callaghan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dibangu.
Dibangu is looking to counter the offense by Callaghan and move into the clinch.
Dibangu misses with an uppercut
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dibangu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dibangu misses with a left hand
and Callaghan counters with a straight right hand.
Dibangu moves out of range as Callaghan strikes.
Dibangu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Dibangu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dibangu misses with a lunging right hand
and Callaghan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibangu throws the left hand but Callaghan avoids the punch easily.
Dibangu takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Callaghan misses.
Dibangu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dibangu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callaghan.
Dibangu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dibangu.
Callaghan wants to clinch up but Dibangu keeps it at a distance.
Dibangu connects with a crisp jab.
Callaghan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dibangu ducks under a wild hook from Callaghan.
Dibangu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Callaghan manages to circle out of the way.
Dibangu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Dibangu finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan ducks under a wild hook from Dibangu.
Callaghan unleashes a big counter combination but Dibangu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dibangu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Callaghan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dibangu thinking.
Dibangu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dibangu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Dibangu misses its intended target.
Dibangu throws a jab but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan is looking for the big counter here.
Dibangu swats away the attempt to clinch by Callaghan.
Callaghan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibangu misses with a hook
and Callaghan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dibangu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Callaghan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Dibangu.
Dibangu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dibangu misses the jab.
Callaghan darts in and clinches Dibangu up against the cage.
Dibangu can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Callaghan.
Dibangu tries to break free but Callaghan pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Callaghan.
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dibangu lunges at Callaghan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Callaghan's hand.
Dibangu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callaghan.
Dibangu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dibangu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Callaghan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dibangu lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callaghan lands a lovely overhand right.
Dibangu ducks under a wild hook from Callaghan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Callaghan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manu Dibangu'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.
Nice body punch from Dibangu.
Callaghan slips under a jab from Dibangu.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan tries to clinch there but Dibangu circles away.
As Callaghan tries to get set, Dibangu tries to push him back and clinch up but Callaghan manages to avoid the attempt.
Callaghan slips under a jab.
Callaghan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dibangu looks to land a left hand but Callaghan moved out of range nicely.
Dibangu throws a jab but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Callaghan! But no joy.
A slow jab from Dibangu misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dibangu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callaghan.
Dibangu missing with a left hand there. Callaghan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Callaghan! But no joy.
Dibangu scores with a nice head shot.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Dibangu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dibangu to score with a decent uppercut.
Callaghan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dibangu's hands.
Dibangu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dibangu throws a jab when Callaghan was well out of range.
Dibangu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Callaghan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dibangu slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
Dibangu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dibangu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Callaghan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dibangu.
Callaghan throws a lazy uppercut
and Dibangu counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibangu misses with an uppercut
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manu Dibangu is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Dibangu throws a shot from downtown. Callaghan moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Callaghan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibangu throws a jab when Callaghan was well out of range.
Dibangu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dibangu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Callaghan's hands.
Callaghan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dibangu at a distance.
Dibangu scores with a jab. Callaghan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dibangu lands with a right hand.
Callaghan is rocked!
Callaghan scores with a jab. Dibangu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Callaghan throws a jab when Dibangu was well out of range.
Dibangu lands a body shot.
Callaghan staying out of range there.
Callaghan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Callaghan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dibangu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Callaghan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dibangu finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibangu misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Callaghan! But no joy.
Callaghan seems to have recovered his senses.
Callaghan 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.
Dibangu throws a hook but Callaghan avoids it easily.
Callaghan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Callaghan.
Callaghan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dibangu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Callaghan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibangu throws out the jab.
Dibangu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callaghan counters with a huge left! Dibangu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Callaghan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dibangu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Callaghan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Callaghan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 1528 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 173 p4p, 151 weight class). Shigochiyo comes to the cage accompanied by Yoshida Brothers - Rising. Case has chosen Rush - Closer to the Heart as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hook to the side of Shigochiyo's head but Shigochiyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Case lands a nice hook to Shigochiyo's body. Shigochiyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Case.
Case fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shigochiyo on the side of the head.
Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Shigochiyo slips the punch.
Shigochiyo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shigochiyo shoots in but no luck this time.
Shigochiyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigochiyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Case scores with the left hand. Shigochiyo knows he should have avoided that one.
Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
A left hand lands to the body for Case.
Shigochiyo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is looking for a takedown.
Case throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Shigochiyo blocking some punches.
Case makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Case tries a body shot but Shigochiyo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shigochiyo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Case is defending well.
Case lands with a left to the head.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Shigochiyo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Shigochiyo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Case lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Case lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shigochiyo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Case gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Case misses with some punches.
Case throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Case.
Case lands a body punch.
Case tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Case lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.
Case gets through Shigochiyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Case to the mat but Case just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Case lands a body shot.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Shigochiyo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Case throws a leg kick
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shigochiyo being controlled here momentarily.
Case keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shigochiyo is really struggling to control Case but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case can't keep his opponent in guard - Shigochiyo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo prevents Case from improving his position.
Case felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Case is not content to let Shigochiyo control the position.
Case is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
Case is controlling Shigochiyo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Case can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Case is continuing to stall.
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Case is defending it quite comfortably.
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Case has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo is just content to waste time from the top position. Case takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shigochiyo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Case dives on top into guard.
Shigochiyo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Case should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shigochiyo has tightened it up now! Case should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
A very excited looking Teshima Shigochiyo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Oliver (ranked 2368 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Kurt Olstein (ranked 293 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Olstein!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver cracks Olstein with an open hand slap.
Oliver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olstein tries for a takedown but Oliver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliver.
Oliver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliver misses with a wild combination.
Oliver tries to bum rush Olstein with a series of wild strikes but Olstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olstein with the counter takedown but Oliver avoids it easily.
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olstein moves away.
Oliver takes a swing at Olstein's ribcage but misses.
Oliver tests Olstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver digs a good hook to Olstein's body.
Oliver lands an overhand right.
Oliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Olstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver tries to roll over but Olstein keeps him under control.
Oliver pushes Olstein off looking to stand but Olstein dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olstein wants to take a breather but Oliver is having none of it.
Olstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliver is defending against the submission attempts here by Olstein.
Olstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliver keeps working.
Oliver wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olstein.
Oliver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olstein has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Vale Tudo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Olstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliver is keeping the position for now.
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Olstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliver defends well.
Olstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliver is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control but Olstein is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olstein keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliver stays in close to Olstein's body and controls the position.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Olstein keeps moving.
Olstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliver trying to control but Olstein is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olstein has an active guard here but Oliver has managed to pass into half guard.
Olstein is trying to control but can't.
Oliver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olstein trying to control from the bottom.
Oliver is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Oliver 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.
Oliver connects with a looping right hand.
Oliver lands with a right hand.
Olstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliver defends it nicely.
It looked like Oliver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Olstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliver defends it well.
Oliver misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver connects with a body shot.
Oliver jabs Olstein right on the nose. Olstein blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oliver is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Oliver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olstein doesn't seem phased though.
Oliver scores with a one two! Olstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliver's waist but Oliver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olstein off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olstein walks into a straight right hand from Oliver.
Oliver cracks a nice hook into Olstein's ribs.
Olstein is breathing heavily.
Olstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olstein is rocked!
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olstein gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Oliver points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Olstein wakes up just in time to hear Oliver thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Oliver!
Jamie Oliver 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.
In defeat, Kurt Olstein stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board. I'll get my belt back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 780 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Willing Ness (ranked 38 p4p, 112 weight class). Cody Garbrandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willing Ness!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garbrandt's head backwards.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness lands an overhand right.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ness slips a jab from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ness lands a really nice looking cross but Garbrandt seems unphased.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Ness scores with a jab. Garbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Ness.
Ness scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Ness's shoulder, as Ness tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Ness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ness digs a good hook to Garbrandt's body.
Ness swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbrandt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness lands a head shot.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Garbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garbrandt takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
Ness jabs Garbrandt right on the nose. Garbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Ness lands a jab to Garbrandt's midsection.
Ness lands a nice hook to Garbrandt's body. Garbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbrandt's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Ness lands a body shot.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Ness moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ness.
Ness cracks Garbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ness lands a jab.
Ness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Garbrandt misses.
Ness connects with a body shot.
Ness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willing Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ness is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garbrandt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ness uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garbrandt has time to react.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ness moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Ness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ness napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garbrandt trying to control the position but Ness is working away.
Garbrandt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garbrandt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garbrandt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garbrandt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ness is holding Garbrandt down, trying to stall.
Ness struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ness is trying to control Garbrandt's posture but Garbrandt avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrandt is staying tight to Ness's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ness can't do much from the bottom here.
Ness is not content to let Garbrandt control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willing Ness dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garbrandt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ness lands a body shot.
Garbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ness scores with a jab. Garbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbrandt.
Ness lands a jab to the nose.
Ness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garbrandt sprawls well. Garbrandt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ness gets slowly back to his feet.
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbrandt is just out of range.
Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbrandt looks to land a left hand but Ness moved out of range nicely.
Ness lands a really nice looking cross but Garbrandt seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ness.
Ness lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt feints a jab promting Ness to slip. Garbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ness slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Willing Ness has been cut.
Ness lands a jab.
Garbrandt wants to clinch up but Ness keeps it at a distance.
Ness let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ness lands a head shot.
Jab from Ness.
Donk. Ness catches Garbrandt right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
Ness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Ness.
Garbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Ness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willing Ness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
Garbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ness throws out a powerful jab.
Garbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ness connects with a right hand. Garbrandt shakes it off.
Ness jabs Garbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbrandt is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Ness.
Garbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbrandt at a distance.
Ness thuds a left hand into Garbrandt's body.
Ness lands with a straight right. Garbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Garbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Ness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbrandt.
Ness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbrandt.
Ness connects with a body shot that sends Garbrandt's belly button to the back.
Ness throws a good cross that connects.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Garbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garbrandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ness doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ness thinking.
Ness listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbrandt walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Ness.
Ness throws the left hand but Garbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Garbrandt tries to counter by clinching up but Ness breaks away and moves out of range.
Ness staying out of range there.
Garbrandt misses with a straight left.
Garbrandt moves out of range as Ness strikes.
Garbrandt throws a jab when Ness was well out of range.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Ness connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbrandt's hands.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Garbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbrandt moves forwards but Ness connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ness was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willing Ness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willing Ness's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garbrandt.
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbrandt is just out of range.
Ness connects with a crisp jab.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ness to score with a decent uppercut.
Ness takes a swing at Garbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Ness lands an overhand right.
Garbrandt moves out of range as Ness strikes.
Garbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Ness there.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness punishes Garbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Garbrandt connects with a jab.
Ness misses with a wild body shot.
Garbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ness misses with a looping right.
Garbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
A left lands for Ness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ness avoids the body shot from Garbrandt.
Ness lands a glancing blow to the side of Garbrandt's head.
Cody Garbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willing Ness is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ness scores with a decent looking hook.
Garbrandt misses with a looping right.
Garbrandt swings for the body but Ness moves out of range.
A jab from Ness finds it's way through Garbrandt's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ness.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Ness lands a body shot.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ness moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ness, as that shot connected.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ness was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.
Ness lunges at Garbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbrandt's hand.
Garbrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Ness does it's job there.
Ness looks to throw the jab but Garbrandt is out of range.
Garbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbrandt is looking to clinch.
Ness thuds a left hand into Garbrandt's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness slips a jab and a cross from Garbrandt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ness cracks Garbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Ness - just one landing.
Garbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Ness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbrandt throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range.
Garbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Garbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Garbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Ness lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willing Ness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ness 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willing Ness!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 453 p4p, 681 weight class) and Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 26 p4p, 33 weight class). Waller comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. Tzeng is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mantra Chant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Waller lands.
Waller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller misses with a hook. Tzeng ducked under it nicely.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzeng is just out of range.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Tzeng misses with a takedown
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tzeng.
Waller throws a series of punches but Tzeng moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waller is looking to counter punch.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shu Fang Tzeng.
Tzeng walks into a stiff left hand from Waller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller misses with a jab to the body
and Tzeng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Waller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waller tries to get out of the position.
Waller is not content to let Tzeng control the position.
Waller wants to get back to full guard but Tzeng has mounted him!
Waller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Waller has given up his back here. Will Tzeng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Waller is keeping busy.
Waller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tzeng's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tzeng working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waller trying to control the hands but Tzeng won't let him.
Waller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tzeng.
Tzeng has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Waller wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tzeng's arms.
Tzeng looking for the RNC.
Waller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tzeng on the ground.
Tzeng is working for a rear naked choke. Waller is not defending it well and Tzeng has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Waller refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Waller's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng is the new bantamweight champion!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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