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WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mendoza (ranked 3892 p4p, 4258 weight class) and Jonathan Vorotinski (ranked 493 p4p, 520 weight class). Vorotinski has chosen Can't Tell Me Nothing as his entrance music. Viktor Mendoza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonathan Vorotinski's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Vorotinski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a kick to the body.
Vorotinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vorotinski checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Vorotinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vorotinski staying out of range there.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vorotinski. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
Vorotinski avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
Good leg kick by Vorotinski.
Vorotinski cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Viktor Mendoza has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Vorotinski blocks the leg kick.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vorotinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vorotinski.
Vorotinski lands with a nice body kick.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vorotinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Vorotinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorotinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick
letting Vorotinski counter with a right hand.
Vorotinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vorotinski to counter with a crisp jab.
 Mendoza is rocked!
Vorotinski finds Mendoza's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mendoza flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Vorotinski lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mendoza will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Vorotinski!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Vorotinski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Habib Putins (ranked 4041 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 506 p4p, 433 weight class). Jermaine Fizzelstiks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fizzelstiks.
Putins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Putins blocks it.
Putins closes the distance and clinches up with Fizzelstiks, looking for a takedown. Putins pushes Fizzelstiks against the cage but Fizzelstiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fizzelstiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
Putins tries for a takedown but Fizzelstiks circles away easily
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp right that sends Putins to the canvas! Fizzelstiks follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
Our winner, Jermaine Fizzelstiks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OBrien (ranked 2982 p4p, 23194 weight class) and Chester Bowen (ranked 393 p4p, 627 weight class). Paddy OBrien has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bowen is looking to stand back up but OBrien counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bowen.
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien stops Bowen from getting back to his feet.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien throwing shots but Bowen is blocking nicely.
Bowen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien uses his free foot to push down on Bowen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bowen.
Bowen is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
OBrien moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bowen has worked his arm free - good work by Bowen!
OBrien wants to control but Bowen is keeping him busy.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OBrien is controlling him well.
OBrien throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowen gets back to half guard.
Bowen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowen is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OBrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OBrien has managed to get both his arms back between Bowen's legs - danger averted.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowen has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien pushing down on Bowen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bowen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but OBrien is on him like a limpet, forcing Bowen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bowen just leaning against OBrien, taking a breather.
OBrien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OBrien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bowen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
Bowen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
OBrien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OBrien connects with a high kick.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Bowen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OBrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. OBrien is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bowen.
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy OBrien will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OBrien looking to score a takedown here. Bowen is defending well but OBrien drives through and ends up in Bowen's guard.
Bowen looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien won't allow Bowen to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien pushing down on Bowen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bowen won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
Bowen is trying to stand.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OBrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowen on the ground.
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowen is trying to stand.
That's two 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.
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowen defends it well.
OBrien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bowen is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen misses with a straight right.
OBrien has managed to clinch.
Bowen being controlled against the cage.
OBrien putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OBrien with a knee to the head.
Bowen digs a right hand underneath OBrien's ribcage. OBrien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to OBrien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for OBrien.
Bowen wants the takedown. OBrien is fighting it off but Bowen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in OBrien's guard against the cage.
Bowen tries to stand but OBrien is controlling from the bottom.
OBrien is working an open guard so Bowen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Bowen.
OBrien throwing a counter right hand but Bowen manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chester Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paddy OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowen dodges the punch combination from OBrien.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen misses with a head kick.
It looked like OBrien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowen, which made it look bad.
Bowen throws a lazy head kick
and OBrien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Bowen pushes him off.
Bowen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy OBrien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowen was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
OBrien trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Bowen wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowen is keeping the position for now.
Bowen has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Chester Bowen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chester Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OBrien is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bowen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. OBrien is looking to defend but Bowen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for OBrien! Bowen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, OBrien taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Bowen!
Chester Bowen very nearly forgot to thank Dr Zoidberg Office amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 1538 p4p, 816 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 86 p4p, 47 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Decimal's choice of entrance music: The Dewey Decimal Rap. Dewey Decimal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to sweep here but Decimal controlling him for the moment.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Decimal has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Decimal manages to pass to side control!
Chai dodges the ground and pound from Decimal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai parries the strikes from Decimal easily there. Decimal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chai to escape.
The strikes coming from Decimal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chai is trying to control Decimal's posture but Decimal avoids it.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decimal.
Decimal throws an elbow but Chai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decimal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Decimal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Chai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Decimal working away.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Decimal keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai's coaches at MY YARD™️ Resurrect have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
An elbow from Decimal crashes against the mat.
Decimal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Decimal misses with the ground and pound.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Decimal throws a strike aimed at the side of Chai's head but Chai avoids it well.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decimal.
Chai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Decimal easily slips into full mount!
Decimal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chai 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decimal throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Decimal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Decimal.
Decimal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Decimal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Decimal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai controls Decimal momentarily but Decimal frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Decimal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Decimal's half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decimal keeps working.
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Decimal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is keeping the position.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stops Decimal from standing up.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Decimal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Decimal is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Decimal wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it.
Chai trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is keeping the position.
Decimal wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts inform us that Decimal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Decimal can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Decimal defends it.
Decimal pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimal defends it well.
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decimal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Decimal getting side control.
Decimal trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Decimal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Decimal.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Decimal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decimal, into his guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Dewey Decimal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decimal wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Decimal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai prevents Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Chai passes Decimal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Decimal has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Decimal's guard.
Chai won't allow Decimal to get back to his feet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Decimal is looking to escape.
Decimal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Decimal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Decimal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chai looking to control but Decimal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decimal has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Decimal is having to fend off submission attempts from Chai, who is looking to sink in the choke. Chai doesn't have the hooks in though and Decimal manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decimal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decimal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimal postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Decimal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Decimal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decimal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Decimal trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Decimal throws a big elbow that misses.
Decimal throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decimal's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Decimal wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimal wants to stand up but Chai is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 774 p4p, 1787 weight class) and Matt Cruz (ranked 114 p4p, 254 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua misses the jab.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Rua avoids it with no problem.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasha Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua misses the jab.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Rua misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Rua sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Rua avoids it this time.
Sasha Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Rua blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Cruz tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Rua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua misses with a right hand
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua misses with a right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua connects with the punch.
Rua misses with a hook
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Rua.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Rua misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Cruz working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Rua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rua tries to get out of the position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rua is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand Madness (ranked 2973 p4p, 812 weight class) and Tom Dirk (ranked 343 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Dirk!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madness lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Madness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dirk misses.
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madness is looking to counter punch.
Madness misses with the combination.
Tom Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness slips a straight right by Dirk.
Madness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madness takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dirk! But no joy.
Dirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dirk.
Dirk throws a jab when Madness was well out of range.
Madness slips a jab from Dirk.
Madness lands the left hand.
Madness slips a jab from Dirk.
Madness swinging wildly here.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Dirk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness throws a series of punches but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madness.
Madness slips under a jab.
Madness throwing a counter right hand but Dirk manages to avoid it.
Dirk connects with a body shot that sends Madness's belly button to the back.
Dirk misses with a looping right.
Madness moves out of range as Dirk strikes.
Dirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madness's guard.
Madness can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dirk controls the pace.
Madness wants to stand and escape but Dirk is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Madness wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dirk manages to pass to side control.
Dirk content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Dirk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Madness looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Madness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madness tries to get out of the position.
Madness is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dirk scores with a decent looking hook.
Dirk dips to his left and cracks Madness with an uppercut!
Dirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk 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.
It looks like Rand Madness has been cut.
Dirk lands with a cross.
Madness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirk scores with the left hand. Madness knows he should have avoided that one.
Dirk cracks Madness with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Madness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk misses the jab.
Madness tries to move into range but Dirk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dirk lands with an overhand left.
Rand Madness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madness scores with the left hand. Dirk knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dirk to score with a decent uppercut.
Madness is rocked!
Madness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Madness is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirk ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Madness out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Dirk!
Tom Dirk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramdin Bolsdeep (ranked 1431 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 195 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bolsdeep might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sir Psycho Sexy, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramdin Bolsdeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Bolsdeep has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolsdeep with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz cracks Bolsdeep with a nice body shot.
Bolsdeep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
We've been informed that El Shabazz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Bolsdeep is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep lands a nice uppercut.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks it.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolsdeep is breathing heavily.
Bolsdeep looking to stall.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolsdeep pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolsdeep struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz just leaning against Bolsdeep, taking a breather.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bolsdeep throws an elbow but misses.
Bolsdeep looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolsdeep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep letting El Shabazz take a breather here.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz working Bolsdeep over with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Bolsdeep's ribcage.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
A right hand to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolsdeep gets an underhook and turns El Shabazz into the cage.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bolsdeep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolsdeep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bolsdeep's face.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Shabazz has closed the distance and engaged Bolsdeep in a clinch.
Bolsdeep scores with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bolsdeep's face.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep looking to throw knees to the head but El Shabazz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolsdeep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Bolsdeep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolsdeep gets an underhook and turns El Shabazz into the cage.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolsdeep pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Bolsdeep swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz working Bolsdeep over with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
El Shabazz taking a breather.
El Shabazz wants to stall.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep wants to stall.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolsdeep lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Bolsdeep's ribcage.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from El Shabazz fails to land.
El Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramdin Bolsdeep will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Bolsdeep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolsdeep tries a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
Bolsdeep needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolsdeep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Bolsdeep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz sizes up Bolsdeep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Bolsdeep blocks it.
Bolsdeep is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep walks into a stiff left hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolsdeep - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
El Shabazz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Shabazz is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz slowing the pace effectively.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolsdeep controls his hands.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Bolsdeep lands with a left to the head.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Bolsdeep misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz stalling in the clinch.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolsdeep.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and El Shabazz avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Bolsdeep, against the cage.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Bolsdeep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolsdeep's gas tank.
El Shabazz gets through Bolsdeep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolsdeep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz avoiding damage as Bolsdeep throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz presses Bolsdeep against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
El Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolsdeep misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolsdeep just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 979 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 135 p4p, 194 weight class). Kiran kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Katmandu. Nail comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Just a dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail moves out of range as Kiran throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiran.
Nail swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nail lands a jab.
Nail throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nail looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nail lands a nice hook to Kiran's body. Kiran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Nail.
Nail takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Nail misses.
Nail throws a big shot that misses.
Nail lands a right hook to the body.
Kiran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nail misses with an uppercut. Kiran saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Nail has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kiran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nail looks to throw the jab but Kiran is out of range.
Kiran throws out a powerful jab.
Kiran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiran slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Nail.
Nail throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Nail misses.
Nail blocks a jab.
Nail looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Nail scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nail connects with a crisp jab.
Kiran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nail tries to clinch but Kiran is having none of it.
Nail takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nail has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiran finds it's way round the side to connect with Nail's head.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Nail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nail walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Nail.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
Kiran throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nail to counter with a crisp jab.
Nail 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.
Kiran throws a push kick but Nail slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nail tries to clinch but Kiran moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Nail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kiran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiran.
 Nail is rocked!
Kiran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nail blocks a jab.
Nail ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Nail throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Nail clobbers Kiran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Nail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nail with a hook.
Nail lands a jab.
Kiran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran staying out of range there.
Nail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiran.
Kiran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nail.
Nail drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Good exchange - Nail coming out on top.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Nail has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiran finds it's way round the side to connect with Nail's head.
Nail is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiran finish him?
Nail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiran.
Kiran defending well as Nail loads up on a big left hand.
Nail seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Nail is out of range.
Kiran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nail under the eye.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nail blocks the body kick.
Nail slips under a jab from Kiran.
Nail closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran wants to break free but Nail has control.
Kiran is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiran tries to break the clinch but Nail is controlling the position.
Kiran takes a shot to the head.
Kiran breaks from the clinch.
Nail just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nail looks to throw the jab but Kiran is out of range.
Nail throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran looks for the body kick but Nail saw that one coming.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Nail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Nail.
Nail avoids a kick to the body.
Nail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nail scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiran should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail misses with a hook. Kiran ducked under it nicely.
Kiran is looking to counter punch.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nail.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Nail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Logan Nail will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nail takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nail moves forwards but Kiran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nail ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nail throws a looping overhand right but Kiran ducks down to avoid it.
Kiran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nail throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Nail blocks the body kick.
Kiran misses with a hook. Nail ducked under it nicely.
Kiran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nail at a distance.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Nail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nail.
Kiran slips under a jab from Nail.
Nail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran throws a body punch but Nail moves out of range.
Nail looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nail closes the distance and pushes Kiran back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nail.
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nail.
Kiran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nail connects with a crisp jab.
Nail clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail.
Kiran wants to get back to striking at distance but Nail won't allow it.
Nail misses with a knee strike.
Nail stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nail lands a jab.
Nail misses with a hook. Kiran ducked under it nicely.
Nail looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nail.
Kiran slips under a jab from Nail.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Kiran - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran gets tackled into the cage by Nail. Nail maintains the clinch.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Kiran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nail. Kiran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nail fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kiran on the side of the head.
Nail connects with a body shot.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Nail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Nail's shoulder, as Nail tries to avoid the shot.
Nail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Nail.
Nail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiran.
Nail with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nail lands a jab to the head.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Kiran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Nail scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nail cracks Kiran with an open hand slap.
Kiran swats away the attempt to clinch by Nail.
A telegraphed right hand from Nail misses the target.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Nail moved out of range nicely.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Nail.
Nail ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Nail throws the left hand but Kiran avoids the punch easily.
Kiran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiran throws a body kick that misses.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
Nail throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail works the jab nicely.
Kiran scores with a sloppy right hand. Nail should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nail lands with a good body shot.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nail manages to avoid it.
Nail swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nail scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Kiran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Nail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nail. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kiran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nail.
A big left from Nail misses.
Nail throws the left hand but Kiran avoids the punch easily.
Nail catches Kiran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nail needs to keep his hands up - Kiran had a free shot at his head there.
Nail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nail manages to avoid it.
Kiran misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Nail.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran throws a hook but Nail avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nail lands an overhand right.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nail.
Nail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Nail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
It seemed like Nail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Nail moves away and avoids it.
Kiran misses with a hook. Nail ducked under it nicely.
Kiran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nail throws the left hand but Kiran avoids the punch easily.
Kiran is looking to counter punch.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran misses with a left hand
letting Nail counter with a right hand.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nail misses with a body shot.
Nail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nail misses with an uppercut.
Nail scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail misses with an uppercut. Kiran saw that one coming.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Nail works the jab nicely.
Nail lands an overhand right.
Kiran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nail.
Nail avoids a kick to the body.
Nail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nail staying out of range there.
A cross from Nail lands.
Nail just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Nail manages to avoid it.
Nail uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiran has time to react.
Nail on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Kiran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran walks into a straight right hand from Nail.
Kiran throws the left hand but Nail avoids the punch easily.
Logan Nail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nail throws a jab when Kiran was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
A telegraphed right hand from Nail misses the target.
It looked like Kiran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiran.
Nail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Nail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Nail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nail lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiran slips a straight right by Nail.
Jab by Nail.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nail misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Kiran catches Nail right on the button with a cross.
Nail staying out of range there.
Nail misses the jab.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nail connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiran momentarily.
Kiran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiran.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Nail is just out of range.
Kiran throws a hook but Nail blocks it.
Nail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran misses with a left hand
and Nail counters with a straight right hand.
Nail moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Nail saw that one coming.
Nail gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nail has Kiran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiran blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran misses with a right hand
and Nail counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Nail throws a good cross that connects.
Nail looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nail lands a body shot.
Kiran throws a wild body kick that Nail sees coming a mile off.
Nail misses with a hook. Kiran ducked under it nicely.
Kiran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Nail saw that one coming.
Nail cracks Kiran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nail moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan Nail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nail.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nail 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 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail!
Logan Nail gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wolf (ranked 262 p4p, 900 weight class) and Jaycen Solo (ranked 45 p4p, 124 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solo with a poor takedown
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf gets a clinch.
Solo prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
Wolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Solo is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solo throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo is looking to advance position but Wolf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails to advance to Solo's back.
Wolf jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Solo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Solo and Wolf has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Wolf tries for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo is not content to let Wolf control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Solo is defending well.
Wolf working away.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solo tries to buck Wolf off but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf trying to control the position but Solo is working away.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Solo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Solo tries to buck Wolf off but Wolf is having none of it.
Solo struggling a bit here.
Wolf laying and praying for a moment but Solo takes advantage and regains half guard.
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.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
Solo tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solo is just riding it out for now. Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wolf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Solo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf to the mat! Wolf manages to get full guard.
Wolf has his foot on Solo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solo works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo throws a strike but Wolf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Solo wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Solo is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solo dives on top into guard.
Solo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Solo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solo distracts Wolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solo works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.
Solo advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Solo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo scoring with punches and elbows.
Wolf takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wolf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Solo off and has taken his back!
Solo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Solo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Aaron Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Solo moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo is controlling Wolf's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaycen Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Wolf.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Solo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Solo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Solo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Solo in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Solo in his half guard.
Aaron Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaycen Solo!
Jaycen Solo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaycen Solo made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Aaron Wolf was interviewed post fight and said 'Get Over Here ! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 316 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Brendan Schlaub (ranked 50 p4p, 147 weight class). Abubakar Camara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Schlaub!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlaub misses with a left hand
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara jabs Schlaub to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schlaub misses with an uppercut
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara cracks Schlaub with an open hand slap.
Schlaub misses with a two punch combination.
Schlaub wants to clinch up but Camara keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.
Schlaub shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Brendan Schlaub's cut even more.
Camara drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schlaub right on the button. Schlaub goes down! Camara follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Camara gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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