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Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KK Wow (ranked 2652 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Danny Duxbury (ranked 351 p4p, 266 weight class). Danny Duxbury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KK Wow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Duxbury!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxbury lands a big right hand that sends Wow crashing to the mat! Duxbury stays standing though and waves Wow back to his feet!
Duxbury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wow counters with a body kick that stops Duxbury in his tracks momentarily.
Duxbury clinches with his opponent.
Wow has Duxbury pushed against the cage.
Wow has hold of one of Duxbury's legs. Duxbury is fighting the takedown attempt but Wow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Duxbury wants to get back to his feet but Wow passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duxbury wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duxbury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duxbury tries to kick Wow off in order to stand up. Wow Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wow has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Duxbury is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wow yanks on the arm and Duxbury is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). KK Wow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Guy (ranked 2232 p4p, 3285 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 321 p4p, 428 weight class). Cameron Mathews has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boxing Guy's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxing Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Guy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews lands an uppercut.
Mathews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews lands a right hand.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mathews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy swivels and escapes.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Mathews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews misses with some punches.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Guy breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy lands a jab-cross combination.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Guy blocking some punches.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses.
Guy is trying to break free.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guy.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Mathews is trying to maintain a safe position but Guy gets an underhook and turns Mathews into the cage.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews gets through Guy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Mathews avoiding damage.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Mathews.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
A short right from Mathews on the inside.
Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathews checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mathews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a series of strikes. Mathews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mathews darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Mathews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guy or not.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Guy tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxing Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Guy tries to move into range but Mathews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews lands a shot to the body.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Guy shrugs off.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Mathews is working Guy over against the cage.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Mathews scores with a jab.
 Guy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews stalling against the cage.
Mathews is working Guy over against the cage.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 It looks like Boxing Guy has been cut.
Guy is pressed against the cage. Mathews pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Guy! Two more big strikes from Mathews and Guy crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cameron Mathews thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3904 p4p, 1468 weight class) and Johnny Guatar (ranked 441 p4p, 187 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Guatar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guatar gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guatar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guatar 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.
Pain tries to clinch but Guatar is having none of it.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guatar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain cracks Guatar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guatar.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Guatar.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Pain clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guatar is pushing Pain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guatar gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pain tries a body shot but Guatar blocks it.
Guatar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Guatar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guatar jabs at Pain's body.
Pain misses with a jab to the body
and Guatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Guatar tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guatar breaks from the clinch.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Guatar counters with a crisp one two that drops Pain! Guatar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pain to his feet! Pain is in big trouble!
Pain is rocked!
Pain switches off momentarily and Guatar cracks him with a monster right hand! Pain topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Guatar dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Guatar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Guatar!
Johnny Guatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 2564 p4p, 685 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 285 p4p, 94 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ergun Cerrahoglu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ergun Cerrahoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
Cerrahoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cerrahoglu wants to clinch.
Cerrahoglu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Cerrahoglu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlah has Cerrahoglu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cerrahoglu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah dodges an elbow strike from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerrahoglu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrahoglu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerrahoglu is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu scores with a shoulder strike.
Cerrahoglu jumps into guard, dragging Tarlah to the mat.
Cerrahoglu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarlah manages to get himself to full guard.
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cerrahoglu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah wants to stand up but Cerrahoglu is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu is looking to stand up but Tarlah won't let him.
Cerrahoglu preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerrahoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarlah quickly recovers to half guard.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cerrahoglu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarlah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah wants to control but Cerrahoglu is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Cerrahoglu is going to stand back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Cerrahoglu shoots in.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ergun Cerrahoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
Cerrahoglu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlah backwards.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrahoglu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cerrahoglu manages to break the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah darts in looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu gets double underhooks and turns Tarlah into the cage.
Tarlah keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah wants to counter the offense by Cerrahoglu and move into the clinch position.
Cerrahoglu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah looks for a takedown but Cerrahoglu sprawls well.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cerrahoglu throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlah moves out of range easily.
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and pushes Tarlah back into the cage.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerrahoglu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cerrahoglu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerrahoglu has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlah counters by clinching up.
Cerrahoglu decides to pull guard.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu striking off his back but it's not causing Tarlah any problems.
Tarlah forces his way into half guard.
Cerrahoglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarlah working over Cerrahoglu with some ground and pound. Cerrahoglu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Cerrahoglu is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarlah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu!
Cerrahoglu is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand up.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cerrahoglu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Cerrahoglu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cerrahoglu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand.
Ergun Cerrahoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerrahoglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Cerrahoglu dodges it nicely.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cerrahoglu won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Cerrahoglu punching from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cerrahoglu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerrahoglu shoots for a takedown but Tarlah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cerrahoglu is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah controls the position from side control.
Cerrahoglu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying to control but can't.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Cerrahoglu defending well.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cerrahoglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarlah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cerrahoglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Cerrahoglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu looking to throw knees to the head but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlah has a couple of punches blocked by Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrahoglu is staying active underneath Tarlah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cerrahoglu trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying to escape back to his feet but Tarlah uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cerrahoglu pushes Tarlah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarlah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is defending the strikes.
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.
Cerrahoglu tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrahoglu keeps working.
Cerrahoglu manages to get back to half guard.
Cerrahoglu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Cerrahoglu's head.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is looking to control Tarlah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrahoglu avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlah's back!
Cerrahoglu controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ergun Cerrahoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cerrahoglu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ergun Cerrahoglu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Jefferson (ranked 870 p4p, 1345 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 127 p4p, 196 weight class). Jefferson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Bibby - Can't Trust A Soul. Princip comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lord of This World by Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip scores with a jab.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Jefferson throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Jefferson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip keeps the fight on the outside.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Princip scores with a four punch combination!
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Princip 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jefferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
A short right from Princip.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson works on Princip's body with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson lands a body punch.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Princip.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson jabs at Princip's body.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Princip jabs at Jefferson's body.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Princip scores with a hook.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip blocks a jab.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip blocks a jab.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Jefferson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip 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.
Jefferson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip is looking to clinch.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Princip clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Some wild striking there from Princip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Princip.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jefferson scrambles back to his feet.
Princip slips under a jab from Jefferson.
Princip throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson rushes Princip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Princip gets through Jefferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip cracks Jefferson with a nice body shot.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
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!
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Princip lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Princip, pushing him back against the cage.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Princip sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Princip slips under a jab.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
A short right from Jefferson.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip misses with some punches.
Jefferson tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Princip tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip slips a jab from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Princip.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson forces Princip back against the cage and clinches.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson slips a jab from Princip.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Princip. Those never looked like landing.
Princip walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Princip is avoiding it.
Jefferson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Princip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Jefferson works Princip's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jefferson throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Jefferson.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip moves forwards but Jefferson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson jabs at Princip's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Princip thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 557 p4p, 1194 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 80 p4p, 169 weight class). Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Scott is pressing down on Tsuruta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsuruta is holding on for now.
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuruta keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Tsuruta keeping control of the position.
Scott prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount.
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott prevents Tsuruta from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tsuruta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Scott controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
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.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Scott.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott misses the jab.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
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!
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsuruta. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott misses with a hook
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Scott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Tsuruta is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Scott.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scott misses with a hook
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuruta sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta'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.
Scott throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Scott cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuruta is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Scott has locked up a guillotine! Scott's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tsuruta is holding on here and Scott must be using up a lot of energy. Tsuruta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Scott gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alejandro Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ocean (ranked 2562 p4p, 716 weight class) and Gavin Burns (ranked 298 p4p, 86 weight class). Burns has chosen Lovely Jubbly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
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11 - 6 - 0 |
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Ocean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ocean.
Ocean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ocean clinches.
Ocean lands a nice uppercut.
Ocean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ocean backwards.
Ocean cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocean backwards.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Ocean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ocean throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Ocean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws a leg kick but Ocean moved away.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a jab to Ocean's midsection.
Burns drops Ocean with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burns follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Burns!
A victorious Gavin Burns 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 578 p4p, 660 weight class) and Khru Jako (ranked 84 p4p, 95 weight class). Snorten comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence. Jako has chosen Catch a Fire as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako fails to land with a series of punches.
Snorten 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.
Snorten moves into range and clinches up with Jako.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten.
Snorten tightens his grip and picks Jako up, before dumping him to the ground. Jako manages to land in guard.
Jako wants to get back to his feet but Snorten is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorten pushing down on Jako's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snorten throws a strike but Jako avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten stops Jako from standing up.
Snorten postures up and lands a big shot to Jako's brow.
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!
Jako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jako has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jako manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snorten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jako avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jako.
Jako tries to counter with a clinch but Snorten shakes him off and moves away.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snorten misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jako sprawls well. Jako wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
Jako scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Snorten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jako wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Snorten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jako connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten misses the jab.
Jako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Jako slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jako wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Jako moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten sets himself, and Jako steps forward looking for the clinch! Snorten avoids it this time.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten misses with the body kick
and Jako counters with an inside leg kick.
Jako throws a head kick but Snorten moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Jako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jako moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jako has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jako scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jako closes the distance and pushes Snorten back into the cage.
Jako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Jako shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jako misses with a body punch.
Jako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jako misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khru Jako will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jako scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Jako's defenses.
Jako throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Jako checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jako sprawls and moves away.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Khru Jako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten moves forwards but Jako connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Jako counters with a good low kick that Snorten was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
enabling Jako to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten closes the distance and pushes Jako back into the cage.
Snorten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jako prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jako is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
Jako lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Snorten breaks from the clinch.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Jako.
Jako lands a good knee to the midsection. Snorten won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jako tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snorten avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jako.
A short right from Jako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jako.
Jako trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Jako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako digs a right hand into Snorten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snorten's gas tank.
Jako lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jako throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jako lands an elbow inside that Snorten shrugs off.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
Snorten is rocked!
Jako is working Snorten over against the cage.
Oh Snorten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jako lands a nice uppercut.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snorten blocks it with crossed arms.
Jako has Snorten pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Snorten is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jako - that's hurt Snorten badly! Oh, another knee lands and Snorten is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Snorten doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Khru Jako!
Khru Jako decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 460 p4p, 523 weight class) and Evil Dead (ranked 69 p4p, 78 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Dead leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov is looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov moves away from the strike by Dead.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Matusov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead thuds a left hand into Matusov's body.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Matusov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Matusov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Matusov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead lunges at Matusov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matusov's hand.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matusov doesn't seem phased though.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Matusov's ribs.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead prevents Matusov from moving into mount.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dead works Matusov's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matusov.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Dead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Dead is pulling down on Matusov's head. It's preventing any offense from Matusov, at least for the moment.
Matusov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matusov works his way into full mount!
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dead stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Dead to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dead controlling the position well.
Matusov prevents Dead from improving his position.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matusov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dead controlling the position well here. Matusov rolled but Dead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matusov wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Dead, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Dead against the cage but Dead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matusov looks for a takedown but Dead sprawls well.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matusov shoots in but Dead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dead throws a big counter head kick but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dead defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Dead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matusov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead is looking to slow Matusov down with leg kicks.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matusov thinking.
Matusov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dead controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matusov is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Dead controlling the position for now.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Dead is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matusov is staying active.
That's four 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.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
Dead tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead really dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Matusov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead looks to land a combination but Matusov avoids it well.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Dead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Dead clobbers Matusov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Dead controlling Matusov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matusov momentarily.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Matusov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov trying to control the pace.
Dead moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard.
Matusov looking for a sweep. Not yet Matusov, not yet.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead controlling from the top position.
Matusov working for submissions but it's allowed Dead to get to half guard.
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that fourth round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matusov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Dead.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Matusov has passed into side control.
Matusov trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead holding on.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Matusov drags him back down.
Dead stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Matusov swings around for an armbar but Dead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matusov's guard.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Matusov is keeping the position.
Matusov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dead keeping control of the position.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov advances to full mount.
Dead regains half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead is trying to stick to Matusov's back but Matusov is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matusov.
Dead has control of Matusov's left arm, preventing Matusov from doing any damage.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dead 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Evil Dead 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ishmael (ranked 235 p4p, 239 weight class) and Tapu Koko (ranked 39 p4p, 40 weight class). Koko has chosen Aotearoa as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Ishmael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tapu Koko!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko slips under a jab.
Koko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishmael.
Ishmael throws a right hand that misses
and Koko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Ishmael has been cut.
Koko throws a shot from downtown. Ishmael moves away and avoids it.
Koko slips under a jab.
Koko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koko slips a jab from Ishmael.
Ishmael scores with a jab. Koko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Tapu Koko has been cut.
Koko throws a nice looking combination but Ishmael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koko blocks a jab.
Ishmael loads up on a big right hand but Koko slips the punch.
Ishmael thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Koko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishmael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koko moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishmael throws a right hand that misses
and Koko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koko walks into a stiff left hand from Ishmael.
Ishmael throws a body punch but Koko moves out of range.
Koko throws a big shot that misses.
Ishmael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishmael lands with a right hand.
Koko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishmael.
Koko moves out of range as Ishmael strikes.
Koko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ishmael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koko walks into a left hand.
Koko ducks under a wild hook from Ishmael.
Koko slips under a jab.
Ishmael's corner calls for a 1-2. Ishmael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ishmael is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ishmael lands a really nice looking cross but Koko seems unphased.
Koko misses with a head kick.
Ishmael missing with a left hand there. Koko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishmael misses with a hook.
Koko throws a hook but Ishmael avoids it easily.
Ishmael misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishmael lands a big uppercut and Koko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koko looks OK. Ishmael waves Koko back to his feet!
 Koko is rocked!
John Ishmael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishmael swings widly with a right hand
and Ishmael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishmael misses with a looping left.
Koko throws out a counter right but Ishmael avoids it with no problem.
Koko moves out of range as Ishmael strikes.
Koko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ishmael throws an off balance right hand
and Koko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ishmael! Koko lets Ishmael back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ishmael is rocked!
Ishmael misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ishmael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ishmael with a jab.
Koko is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishmael finish him?
Ishmael misses with an uppercut.
Koko throws the left hand but Ishmael avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Koko misses.
Koko seems to have recovered his senses.
Koko drives through and clinches with Ishmael against the cage.
Ishmael prevents a body shot from Koko.
Ishmael can't break the clinch.
Koko tries to throw a body punch but Ishmael avoids it by throwing Koko back against the cage.
Ishmael tries to circle away but Koko has him pinned against the cage.
Ishmael wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koko has him pressed against the cage.
Ishmael wants to break free but Koko has control.
Koko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishmael tries to break the clinch but Koko is controlling the position.
Koko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko tries to work over Ishmael's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishmael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishmael breaks from the clinch.
Ishmael misses with a right hand
and Koko counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ishmael has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tapu Koko!
In his post fight interview, Tapu Koko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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