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BFC Syndicate 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razmik Grigorian (ranked 6428 p4p, 3672 weight class) and African King (ranked 589 p4p, 433 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by King.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grigorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Grigorian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King is looking for a kimura here.
Grigorian is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grigorian is trying to get back to full guard.
Grigorian's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grigorian looks like he's trying to stand up.
King tries to pass to full mount but Grigorian defends it.
That's two 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.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
King trying to mount his opponent but Grigorian defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grigorian is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King trying to control the pace.
Grigorian pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
King scores with the left hand. Grigorian knows he should have avoided that one.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for King on that attempt.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Grigorian misses.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorian with a jab.
Grigorian throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Grigorian thuds a left hand into King's body.
Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from King.
King looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Razmik Grigorian 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.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
King throws a nice head kick!
Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by King.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
King misses with a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razmik Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King is breathing heavily.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
A head kick by King misses
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grigorian tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grigorian lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands a jab to the head.
Grigorian lands the left hand.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab.
 King is rocked!
King tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. Grigorian follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. Grigorian keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muamer Tomovic (ranked 3785 p4p, 24371 weight class) and Phil Wang (ranked 362 p4p, 512 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muamer Tomovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Wang!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tomovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Tomovic moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Wang looks to land a combination but Tomovic avoids it well.
Tomovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Tomovic throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tomovic counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Tomovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomovic misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tomovic misses.
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!
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Tomovic saw that one coming.
Tomovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomovic is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Tomovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Tomovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang moves out of range as Tomovic strikes.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Tomovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomovic throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tomovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wang is rocked!
Tomovic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wang is looking to close the distance but Tomovic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wang crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wang is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muamer Tomovic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Billings (ranked 22505 p4p, 3558 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 484 p4p, 347 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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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings throws a leg kick that misses.
Walters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Billings's guard.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
Walters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billings looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Billings has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Billings trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Walters slips an elbow through the middle.
Walters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walters is looking to work some ground and pound but Billings has wrist control.
Walters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters postures up and lands a big shot to Billings's brow.
Billings is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Billings takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Billings is looking for a sweep.
Walters working the body and head with strikes.
Billings is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walters sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Billings is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walters lands a nice forearm strike.
Walters cracks Billings with a big right hand but Billings just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters works to advance to full mount. Billings defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Billings is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters landing shots from mount.
Walters unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters with good strikes from the mount here!
Walters looking to finish Billings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Billings!
 Billings is rocked!
Walters postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Billings badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Walters around the waist but Walters pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Walters is the winner by TKO! Walters jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lahey (ranked 2780 p4p, 3848 weight class) and Maikel Canel (ranked 300 p4p, 413 weight class). Maikel Canel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maikel Canel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey lands with a shot to the body.
Canel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lahey defends it nicely.
Canel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lahey with a nice cross.
 It looks like Maikel Canel has been cut.
Nice body punch from Lahey.
Lahey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lahey cracks Canel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him?
Canel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canel with a poor takedown
and Lahey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Lahey!
Our winner, Randy Lahey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Jukola (ranked 3533 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Nancy Pelosi (ranked 413 p4p, 207 weight class). Pelosi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Havana. Nancy Pelosi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nancy Pelosi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Pelosi misses.
Jukola throws a big counter combination but Pelosi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pelosi connects with a jab.
 It looks like Timo Jukola has been cut.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses.
Pelosi misses with an uppercut.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelosi.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukola misses its target.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Pelosi's ribs.
Pelosi throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pelosi misses with a left hand
and Jukola counters with a nice body shot.
Pelosi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Pelosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Pelosi works the jab nicely.
Pelosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Pelosi misses with a jab to the body
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola swings for the body but Pelosi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pelosi.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelosi.
Jukola throws a body punch but Pelosi moves out of range.
Pelosi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelosi throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Pelosi throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola tests Pelosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Nancy Pelosi has been cut.
Pelosi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelosi takes one to the chin there.
Jukola lands a jab to the head.
Pelosi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelosi looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Pelosi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelosi moves away.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Pelosi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pelosi.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pelosi throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
It looks like Jukola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jukola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Pelosi.
Jukola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jukola.
Pelosi is rocked!
Jukola throws out a powerful jab.
Pelosi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
That has opened up Nancy Pelosi's cut even more.
Pelosi misses with a hook to the body
and Jukola counters with a huge left! Pelosi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jukola isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pelosi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jukola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Jukola!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marton Csemy (ranked 5911 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Willie Weeks (ranked 228 p4p, 127 weight class). Csemy comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. Willie Weeks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks lands a body shot.
Weeks misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Weeks misses its intended target.
Weeks misses with a body shot.
Csemy throws a leg kick which misses Weeks's front leg but catches the back leg as Weeks tries to avoid it.
Weeks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Csemy on the side of the head.
Csemy wants to clinch.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Weeks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weeks cracks Csemy with a good jab.
Csemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks thuds a left hand into Csemy's body.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Csemy manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weeks, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Weeks.
Weeks connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks throws an overhand right that lands on Csemy's shoulder, as Csemy tries to avoid the shot.
Csemy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weeks just manages to avoid it.
Csemy rushes Weeks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weeks scores with a shot to the side of Csemy's head.
Csemy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weeks avoiding damage as Csemy throws knees to the body.
Weeks blocking some punches.
Csemy swings wildly with an uppercut but Weeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Csemy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weeks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Csemy misses with a body punch.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Weeks.
Weeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Weeks.
Csemy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Weeks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Csemy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Csemy misses the body punch
and Weeks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weeks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Weeks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Csemy clinches.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Csemy.
Csemy manages to pull guard.
Csemy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weeks preventing the sweep.
Weeks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Csemy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Csemy trying to keep a closed guard but Weeks is proving a slippery customer.
Weeks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Csemy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Weeks frees his head nicely. Oh but Csemy has switched to an armbar! Weeks is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marton Csemy!
Willie Weeks spoke after the fight, saying 'Aye...back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 802 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Alan Buckets (ranked 103 p4p, 245 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Buckets drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlah holds on and takes a little breather.
Buckets stays in close to Tarlah's body and controls the position.
Buckets stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarlah tries to get out of the position.
Buckets keeps trying to improve his position.
Buckets is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Buckets prevents Tarlah from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buckets.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but Buckets is dominant here and he's now got Tarlah's back!
Buckets looking to hold on to the position here but Tarlah rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tarlah is pulling down on Buckets's head. It's preventing any offense from Buckets, at least for the moment.
Buckets looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buckets looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckets, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buckets wants to improve his position but instead Tarlah has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets is looking to improve his position.
Buckets moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Buckets controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Buckets 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.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Buckets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlah's guard.
Buckets wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Buckets forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckets trying to control the action but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Buckets will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buckets shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarlah misses with a hook. Buckets ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Alan Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Buckets.
Buckets shoots and misses
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Alan Buckets has been cut.
Buckets doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah gets caught flat footed, as Buckets shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Buckets from controlling successfully.
Tarlah is adopting a defensive guard.
Alan Buckets has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckets is one step ahead there.
Buckets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now.
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckets is one step ahead there.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buckets manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two 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.
Tarlah is fighting to break Buckets's control of his arms but Buckets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buckets is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckets has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarlah 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.
Buckets is trying to control the position but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Buckets working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarlah sprawls well. Tarlah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckets tries to sprawl but Tarlah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckets can do to turn this around?
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buckets wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckets 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.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
Buckets looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tarlah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckets is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tarlah jumps into side control!
Buckets is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckets struggling a bit here.
Buckets is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah controls the position.
Tarlah tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Buckets's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarlah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buckets tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Buckets sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buckets!
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tarlah working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarlah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckets manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckets is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Tarlah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buckets has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Buckets.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buckets has Tarlah pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buckets wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Buckets.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckets tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Tarlah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarlah.
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah connects with a right hand. Buckets shakes it off.
Buckets changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlah tries to avoid it but Buckets manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlah to the ground. Tarlah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buckets with a poor takedown
and Tarlah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Buckets.
Buckets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarlah is fending him off so far but Buckets persists. Nope, Tarlah circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckets slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buckets's guard.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buckets for as long as he can get away with.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckets is keeping the position for now.
Buckets is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Buckets can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarlah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah is keen to just control but Buckets is a slippery customer.
Buckets wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Jalbert (ranked 1101 p4p, 4247 weight class) and Bang Hookers (ranked 149 p4p, 477 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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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc Jalbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Hookers!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hookers takes a swing at Jalbert's ribcage but misses.
Jalbert throwing a counter right hand but Hookers manages to avoid it.
Jalbert throws a lazy right hand but Hookers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hookers throws out a counter right but Jalbert avoids it with no problem.
Jalbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hookers misses with a head kick.
Hookers defending well as Jalbert loads up on a big left hand.
Jalbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jalbert misses with a hook.
We've been told by Jalbert's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jalbert stuns Hookers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jalbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jalbert misses with a looping right.
Hookers thinks about the counter body kick.
Jalbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Hookers counters with a stiff right hand.
Hookers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hookers misses with a body shot.
Jean Luc Jalbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hookers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jalbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Jalbert connects with a body shot that sends Hookers's belly button to the back.
Hookers throws a right and a left that Jalbert avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jalbert there.
Hookers is rocked!
Jalbert lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hookers falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jalbert dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Jalbert!
Jean Luc Jalbert really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bang Hookers spoke after the fight, saying 'Now I will go and get some hookers and meth, 2 days of non-stop smoking and fucking, probably I will be a bit too rough with them too'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 199 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 3 p4p, 21 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Gerardo's Rico Suave. Rico Cole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Huhrera shoots in.
Cole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks.
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Huhrera dodges the punch combination from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws the left hand but Huhrera avoids the punch easily.
Cole thuds a left hand into Huhrera 's body.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Huhrera tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole misses with a hook. Huhrera ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huhrera .
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Huhrera tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Huhrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Huhrera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huhrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Huhrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huhrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huhrera prevents it.
Huhrera is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Huhrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
Huhrera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cole is defending well.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole is looking to control Huhrera 's arms but Huhrera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
Cole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huhrera tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Huhrera drops back down to his feet.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Huhrera won't allow it.
Huhrera prevents the takedown attempt.
Huhrera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huhrera prevents Cole from getting back to his feet.
Huhrera with a nice head shot there.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that 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.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Huhrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Huhrera not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera moves into full mount! Cole won't be happy about that!
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cole holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Huhrera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound but Cole is blocking nicely.
Huhrera lands a heavy elbow.
Huhrera lands with some strikes.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera throwing strikes here but Cole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cole working to try and regain half guard.
Huhrera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cole hang on?
Huhrera lands a big elbow.
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Huhrera looking to land elbow strikes but Cole uses the position to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.
Huhrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huhrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Huhrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huhrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole gets caught flat footed, as Huhrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cole keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huhrera 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huhrera has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Huhrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cole regains guard.
Cole has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huhrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huhrera .
Cole half committed to a counter leg kick.
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cole to the mat! Cole manages to get full guard.
Huhrera won't allow Cole to get back to his feet.
Huhrera works over Cole with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huhrera throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huhrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cole to the mat! Cole manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera is looking to pass into half guard but Cole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cole is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera is trying to keep Cole in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Julio Valeron Huhrera just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huhrera is working for takedown but Cole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huhrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Cole is struggling to control the position.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Huhrera improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huhrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Huhrera looking to control.
Huhrera pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Huhrera working a defensive guard but Cole passes into half guard.
Huhrera is holding on to half guard well.
Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Huhrera is doing well to control the position and prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
Cole is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Huhrera is controlling Cole's trapped leg to prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Cole is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Huhrera shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huhrera throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera wants to hit a sweep here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huhrera there!
Huhrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole had his way with Julio Valeron Huhrera in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Huhrera blocks the low kick.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Huhrera clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Huhrera tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Huhrera drops back down to his feet.
Cole manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cole has clasped his hands together around Huhrera 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cole working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Cole keeps moving and retains side control.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huhrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
Huhrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Rico Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huhrera prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Huhrera has Cole pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huhrera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cole tumbling to the mat - Huhrera dives into Cole's guard.
Huhrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to stand up but Huhrera is controlling him.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole wants to sweep here but Huhrera controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole is controlling Huhrera 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huhrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
Rico Cole retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Rico Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 345 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 20 p4p, 63 weight class). Tzeng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mantra Chant. Shu Fang Tzeng is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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142
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bataglia being controlled against the cage.
Bataglia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a jab when Tzeng was well out of range.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Tzeng is out of range.
Shu Fang Tzeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzeng closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
Tzeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bataglia swivels and escapes.
Bataglia takes a swing at Tzeng's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Tzeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bataglia leaves Tzeng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bataglia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Bataglia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tzeng slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tzeng fails with the takedown.
Tzeng shoots in but Bataglia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng shoots in but no luck this time.
Tzeng looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bataglia does no damage.
Tzeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to avoid it but Tzeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bataglia to the ground. Bataglia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bataglia scores with the left hand. Tzeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Tzeng clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Bataglia lands a body shot.
Bataglia slowing the pace effectively.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Bataglia has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bataglia.
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to avoid it but Tzeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bataglia to the ground. Bataglia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia swings for the body but Tzeng moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bataglia dips to his left and cracks Tzeng with an uppercut!
It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Tzeng is looking to clinch but Bataglia is avoiding it.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bataglia as he jumps to the side.
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Tzeng is controlling him well.
Tzeng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bataglia sees it coming and defends easily.
Tzeng stops Bataglia from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tzeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a solid body kick.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tzeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Bataglia, which made it look bad.
Tzeng looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng wants to free his trapped foot but Bataglia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bataglia is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Bataglia is defending it quite comfortably.
Tzeng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bataglia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bataglia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tzeng looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tzeng is trying to control the action in half guard but Bataglia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bataglia pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Bataglia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tzeng is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bataglia tries to roll over but Tzeng keeps him under control.
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bataglia is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Bataglia is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Bataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bataglia is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bataglia missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bataglia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tzeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
Tzeng is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tzeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bataglia sprawls well. Bataglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzeng.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tzeng there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia scores with a nice strike.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Bataglia scores with a three punch combo!
Tzeng misses with a takedown
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia connects with a body shot that sends Tzeng's belly button to the back.
Tzeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bataglia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Tzeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Bataglia circles away easily
and Bataglia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tzeng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Bataglia's guard.
Bataglia is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Bataglia is trying to keep Tzeng in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bataglia looking for a sweep. Not yet Bataglia, not yet.
Bataglia wants to get back to his feet but Tzeng passes into half guard.
Bataglia tries to get to full guard but Tzeng has control of the leg.
Bataglia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tzeng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Tzeng sits in half guard.
Tzeng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bataglia sees it coming and defends easily.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
Tzeng wants to take a breather but Bataglia is having none of it.
Bataglia is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
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.
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tzeng is defended easily by Bataglia.
Bataglia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tzeng's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia gets caught napping as Tzeng dives in and scores a takedown. Bataglia manages to retain guard.
Bataglia wants to sweep but no luck.
Bataglia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tzeng stacks Bataglia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tzeng!
Tzeng is trying to get an arm triangle but Bataglia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is staying tight to Bataglia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bataglia is trying to get back to half guard.
Bataglia is trying to buck Tzeng off.
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bataglia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng trying to control the position but Bataglia is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bataglia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bataglia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bataglia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bataglia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tzeng off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to escape but Bataglia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tzeng looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tzeng fending off the submission attempt from Bataglia.
Bataglia doesn't have the hooks in and Tzeng manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Bataglia controlling Tzeng's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bataglia cracks a nice hook into Tzeng's ribs.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Tzeng ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia scores with a jab.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tzeng shoots in but Bataglia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Tzeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bataglia pinned against the cage. Bataglia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Tzeng.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bataglia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Bataglia.
Tzeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tzeng shoots and misses
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia connects with the punch.
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tzeng throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Bataglia. No joy for Tzeng on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up with Bataglia, looking for a takedown. Tzeng pushes Bataglia against the cage but Bataglia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Tzeng walks into a straight right hand from Bataglia.
Tzeng throws a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Tzeng wants to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a one-two to the body.
Tzeng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bataglia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with an outside leg kick.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Tzeng misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bataglia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia is the new bantamweight champion!
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