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C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Boyington (ranked 5306 p4p, 5267 weight class) and Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 507 p4p, 498 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takumi clobbers Boyington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takumi connects with a single shot there.
Boyington misses with a wild combination.
Takumi scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Justin Boyington has been cut.
Boyington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boyington scores with a head kick. Takumi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boyington has a takedown stuffed.
Takumi lands with a hook. Boyington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyington.
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!
Boyington shoots in for a takedown but Takumi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyington tries to clinch up but Takumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takumi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takumi scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the liver by Takumi. Beautiful body shot.
Boyington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boyington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyington thumps Takumi with a low kick.
Takumi throws a series of punches but Boyington avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Takumi. Beautiful body shot.
Takumi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takumi, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takumi is out of range.
Boyington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takumi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyington.
Boyington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vulfgang Takumi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takumi scores with a jab to the head.
Takumi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyington's head.
Boyington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takumi takes a step back to recover.
Takumi with a jab.
Boyington drops his hands momentarily and Takumi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyington.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boyington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takumi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takumi.
Boyington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takumi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takumi lands with a nice body punch.
Takumi with a nice cross.
Takumi avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington wants to clinch
and Takumi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyington lands a head kick!
Takumi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takumi throws a good cross that connects.
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takumi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takumi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyington on the side of the head.
Takumi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takumi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takumi lands with a right hand.
Boyington gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Boyington tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Takumi is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Boyington buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Boyington!! Boyington is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Takumi throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vulfgang Takumi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geryon Macropus (ranked 5354 p4p, 5413 weight class) and Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 511 p4p, 517 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geryon Macropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macropus forces Bankenfuere back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macropus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
Come on Macropus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macropus can't find room to land a body shot as Bankenfuere controls the action.
Bankenfuere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut even more.
Macropus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macropus prevents Bankenfuere from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macropus misses with an elbow strike.
Bankenfuere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankenfuere trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankenfuere swings wildly with an uppercut but Macropus uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Macropus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bankenfuere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macropus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macropus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bankenfuere looks winded!
Macropus leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macropus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bankenfuere's efforts to push away.
Bankenfuere takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Berkthar Bankenfuere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geryon Macropus!
A victorious Geryon Macropus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 4193 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Bate Pepo (ranked 490 p4p, 489 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bate Pepo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepo as he avoids it easily.
Pepo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruno rushes Pepo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruno takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pepo works on Bruno's body with a couple of short punches.
Pepo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruno controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepo.
Pepo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Pepo digs a right hand into Bruno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruno's gas tank.
Pepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruno jumps guard but Pepo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giordano Bruno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruno controls his hands.
Pepo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Bruno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Bruno controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepo.
Bruno is breathing heavily.
A short right from Pepo on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruno tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepo avoids the damage to the body.
Pepo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepo.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pepo walks away with a smile on his face. Bruno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pepo moves into range and clinches up with Bruno.
Pepo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepo.
Pepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruno trying to control the position but instead, Pepo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruno into the cage.
Pepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepo lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Pepo.
Pepo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunos head.
Pepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepo.
Pepo tries to work over Bruno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pepo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepo is leaning against Bruno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno takes a shot to the head.
Pepo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pepo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pepo.
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Pepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruno's elbow.
Bruno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepo works on Bruno's body with a couple of short punches.
Pepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruno's elbow.
Pepo lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepo lands with a left to the head.
Bruno is trying to stall.
Bruno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pepo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bruno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Pepo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Pepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pepo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruno.
Pepo lands a shoulder strike.
Pepo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruno or not.
Nice body punch from Pepo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepo.
Pepo lands with a right to the head.
Pepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Pepo is working Bruno over against the cage.
Pepo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Pepo.
Pepo lands a left hand.
 Bruno is rocked!
Nice body punch from Pepo - that landed with a thud.
Oh Bruno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pepo digs a right hand underneath Bruno's ribcage. Bruno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pepo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepo is leaning against Bruno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepo scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Pepo.
Pepo cracks Bruno with a nice body shot.
Bruno seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepo drops Bruno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bruno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pepo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bruno to his knees! Pepo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bate Pepo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 4164 p4p, 3403 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 412 p4p, 339 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Say Jack - Andre Nickatina. Zahbit Lovanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ed Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Lovanov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 4226 p4p, 3959 weight class) and Demetrius Jackson (ranked 494 p4p, 471 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouldershoulder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouldershoulder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Bouldershoulder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bouldershoulder is in Jackson's guard.
Bouldershoulder wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Bouldershoulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Bouldershoulder wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bouldershoulder controls the pace.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder slips nicely into half guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Bouldershoulder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bouldershoulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bouldershoulder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bouldershoulder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bouldershoulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Pikel Bouldershoulder has been cut.
Bouldershoulder shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouldershoulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson sends Bouldershoulder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Bouldershoulder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bouldershoulder is rocked!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Bouldershoulder avoids nicely.
Oh Bouldershoulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Jackson engages and cracks Bouldershoulder with a massive lead left hook - Bouldershoulder tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Jackson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demetrius Jackson!
After winning the bout, Demetrius Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 2614 p4p, 3561 weight class) and Chris Blumreisinger (ranked 338 p4p, 435 weight class). Nascimento's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar. . Leonardo Nascimento has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Blumreisinger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nascimento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blumreisinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nascimento has Blumreisinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blumreisinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blumreisinger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nascimento blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Blumreisinger.
Nascimento is trying to push Blumreisinger away but Blumreisinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blumreisinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blumreisinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Nascimento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blumreisinger stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blumreisinger swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown but Blumreisinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nascimento's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonardo Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blumreisinger tries to keep at a distance but Nascimento has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blumreisinger landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nascimento's efforts to push away.
Blumreisinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nascimento is defending well for now.
Nascimento turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nascimento swings around for an armbar but Blumreisinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nascimento's guard.
Blumreisinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Blumreisinger from controlling successfully.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
Blumreisinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blumreisinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento wants to sweep here but Blumreisinger controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
Nascimento keeping full guard, as Blumreisinger tries to pass.
Nascimento is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nascimento looking to control but Blumreisinger passes into half guard.
Blumreisinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Nascimento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Blumreisinger keeps him under control.
Blumreisinger is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blumreisinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nascimento clinches.
Blumreisinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blumreisinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blumreisinger tries to sprawl but Nascimento drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blumreisinger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nascimento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nascimento is trying to control. Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blumreisinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blumreisinger wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy.
Blumreisinger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura but Blumreisinger is defending well.
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 Leonardo Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nascimento fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blumreisinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blumreisinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch but Nascimento moves away
and Nascimento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blumreisinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blumreisinger is trying to hold Nascimento in close to prevent damage but Nascimento has managed to pass into half guard.
Blumreisinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but Nascimento is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blumreisinger.
Leonardo Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blumreisinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blumreisinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Blumreisinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nascimento's best efforts.
Nascimento is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is thwarting Blumreisinger's attempts to control the position.
Nascimento is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nascimento is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blumreisinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blumreisinger is trying to control but can't.
Blumreisinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Nascimento.
Blumreisinger is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blumreisinger avoid being mounted?
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blumreisinger can do to turn this around?
Blumreisinger tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
Blumreisinger wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Blumreisinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blumreisinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nascimento is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blumreisinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nascimento shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blumreisinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blumreisinger working for a triangle but Nascimento defends it easily.
Blumreisinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Blumreisinger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blumreisinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nascimento forces his way into half guard.
Blumreisinger gets full guard.
Nascimento trying to control but Blumreisinger is working from the bottom.
Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento wants to pass the guard but Blumreisinger is keeping 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.
Nascimento drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blumreisinger dives on top into guard.
Blumreisinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento looking to control.
Nascimento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blumreisinger looking to pass the guard.
Nascimento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blumreisinger tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to work for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nascimento wants to work for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blumreisinger trying to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento wants to take a breather but Blumreisinger is having none of it.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blumreisinger trying to control here.
Blumreisinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nascimento haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but Nascimento is controlling well.
Leonardo Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nascimento perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blumreisinger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nascimento controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nascimento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blumreisinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nascimento somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blumreisinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nascimento swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nascimento closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nascimento lands in his opponent's guard.
Chris Blumreisinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nascimento, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nascimento!
An out of breath Leonardo Nascimento thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 2474 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Rene Lavice (ranked 323 p4p, 451 weight class). Dave McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Lavice!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lavice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavice misses the jab.
Lavice tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavice misses with a looping right.
Lavice throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lavice.
Lavice misses with a double jab.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Lavice is quick to defend against it.
Lavice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lavice duly obliges.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Lavice moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Lavice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Lavice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavice blocks the leg kick.
Lavice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavice misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavice checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Lavice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Lavice. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice throws a counter combo.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lavice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lavice throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Lavice connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Lavice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavice avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Lavice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lavice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice hook to Lavice's body. Lavice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lavice just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavice connects with a body shot.
Lavice blocks a head kick by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lavice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavice connects with a high kick.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavice blocks the leg kick.
Lavice avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lavice misses with a body shot.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavice has time to react.
McDonald is looking to wear down Lavice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lavice misses with a hook.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavice.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavice gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavice!
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lavice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavice tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lavice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Lavice!
Lavice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavice looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavice is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavice landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavice works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavice works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Lavice stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Lavice with a nice head shot there.
McDonald has his foot on Lavice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavice works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavice is one step ahead there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Lavice from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Lavice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavice.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rene Lavice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavice tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Lavice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Lavice.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Lavice lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
Lavice looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Lavice counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lavice sprawls and moves away.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Lavice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Lavice.
Rene Lavice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald takes a swing at Lavice's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald clinches up with Lavice and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lavice blocks it.
Lavice breaks from the clinch.
McDonald punishes Lavice's body with a nice straight punch.
Lavice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lavice.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Lavice off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Lavice.
Lavice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavice.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Lavice slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
Lavice connects with a body shot.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lavice avoids the head kick by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lavice is able to avoid easily.
Lavice connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald has Lavice up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavice.
Lavice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavice.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lavice is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lavice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lavice does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
Lavice scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lavice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Lavice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Lavice circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lavice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavice fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavice misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavice lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavice moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Lavice's legs.
Lavice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Lavice misses with the combination.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lavice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lavice punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lavice.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lavice moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Lavice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald'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!
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavice counters with a leg kick.
Lavice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lavice checks the leg kick.
Lavice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Lavice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavice misses with a low kick.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lavice.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavice misses with the combination.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Lavice.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Lavice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A big right from Lavice misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Lavice just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Lavice moves his leg out of the way.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
Lavice throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Lavice shrugs it off though.
Lavice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lavice blocks a low kick nicely.
Lavice moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Lavice counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lavice misses.
Nice body punch from Lavice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavice fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lavice. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a low kick but Lavice avoids it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Lavice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lavice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lavice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Lavice looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavice's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Lavice looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Lavice throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lavice keeps it at a distance.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Lavice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavice is defending well for now.
Lavice's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lavice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavice avoids the damage to the body.
Lavice breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavice doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald motions for Lavice to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
Lavice lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lavice.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald punishes Lavice's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Lavice misses.
Lavice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to work over Lavice's front leg with a kick but Lavice checks it.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavice avoids the damage to the body.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rene Lavice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lavice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lavice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lavice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 1912 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Malaya Zemlya (ranked 256 p4p, 370 weight class). Dukat's entrance music is Guillotine (Swordz) . A fine choice. Malaya Zemlya has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaya Zemlya!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemlya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemlya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dukat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zemlya won't be happy with that.
Dukat cracks Zemlya with a big right hand but Zemlya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dukat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zemlya sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dukat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dukat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zemlya is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Zemlya is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemlya regains half guard, as Dukat was trying to land strikes.
Dukat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat throwing shots but Zemlya is blocking nicely.
Dukat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zemlya is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Zemlya tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat throwing shots but Zemlya is blocking nicely.
Dukat is pressing down on Zemlya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zemlya is holding on for now.
Zemlya wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemlya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukat.
Dukat throwing shots but Zemlya is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zemlya's head.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Zemlya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dukat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dukat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dukat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dukat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is stalling here. Zemlya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dukat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zemlya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dukat is looking to regain half guard here but Zemlya keeps moving and retains side control.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukat gets back to half guard.
Dukat is looking to control Zemlya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted?
Dukat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Zemlya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zemlya defends it easily.
Zemlya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukat wants to improve his position but instead Zemlya has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gul Dukat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Dukat.
Zemlya throws a big shot that misses.
Dukat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dukat dodges the punch combination from Zemlya.
Zemlya throws an overhand right that lands on Dukat's shoulder, as Dukat tries to avoid the shot.
Zemlya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zemlya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukat. Dukat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zemlya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dukat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zemlya defends well and Dukat ends up having to push Zemlya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zemlya breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemlya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukat.
Dukat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zemlya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dukat connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemlya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zemlya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukat.
Zemlya throws a hook but Dukat avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukat lands a body shot.
Dukat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zemlya lands a glancing blow to the side of Dukat's head.
Dukat slips a jab from Zemlya.
Zemlya digs a good body shot into Dukat's ribs.
A big right from Dukat misses.
Dukat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zemlya.
Zemlya defending well as Dukat loads up on a big left hand.
Zemlya throws out a powerful jab.
Dukat with a hook.
Zemlya misses with a wild combination.
Dukat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zemlya leaves Dukat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zemlya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat slips under a jab from Zemlya.
Zemlya 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemlya misses the target.
Zemlya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemlya scores with a shot to the body.
Zemlya throws a hook to the side of Dukat's head but Dukat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemlya.
Dukat has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dukat.
Dukat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukat working aggressively here.
Zemlya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dukat swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemlya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemlya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemlya moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemlya moves away.
Dukat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zemlya defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zemlya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zemlya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukat moves out of range as Zemlya strikes.
Dukat needs to keep his hands up - Zemlya had a free shot at his head there.
Zemlya misses with an uppercut.
Dukat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemlya.
Dukat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zemlya takes a swing at Dukat's ribcage but misses.
Dukat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemlya.
Zemlya misses with a wild body shot.
Zemlya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Zemlya coming out on top.
Dukat throws the left hand but Zemlya avoids the punch easily.
Zemlya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukat clobbers Zemlya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemlya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zemlya wants it to stay on the feet.
Dukat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dukat misses with a wild body shot.
Zemlya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dukat jabs Zemlya right on the nose. Zemlya blinks but takes it well.
Dukat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dukat lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zemlya's head.
Dukat throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malaya Zemlya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dukat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zemlya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dukat's head.
Zemlya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemlya misses with the combination.
Zemlya throws a sloppy body shot
and Dukat counters with a single leg into guard. Zemlya didn't expect that.
Zemlya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukat.
Dukat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Zemlya keeps moving.
Gul Dukat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukat is looking to work some ground and pound but Zemlya has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat postures up in Zemlya's guard and throws a big left but Zemlya blocks it.
Dukat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zemlya's head.
Zemlya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Zemlya keeps moving.
Zemlya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zemlya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dukat thows a huge punch but Zemlya dodges it nicely.
Dukat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dukat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zemlya defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Zemlya defends it.
Dukat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zemlya!
Dukat thowing shots but they're missing.
Dukat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zemlya blocking the ground and pound.
Dukat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dukat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zemlya because Dukat loaded up on that one.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zemlya is looking to escape.
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zemlya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zemlya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dukat.
Zemlya holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dukat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zemlya wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dukat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat landing shots from mount.
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Dukat.
Zemlya can't escape the position.
Dukat lands a nice shot to the head.
Dukat looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Dukat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukat lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dukat 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Corcoran (ranked 1877 p4p, 2411 weight class) and Vinny Baldelli (ranked 238 p4p, 300 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Baldelli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran cracks a nice hook into Baldelli's ribs.
Corcoran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Baldelli.
Corcoran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baldelli tries to keep at a distance but Corcoran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baldelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baldelli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Baldelli fails to land.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
Baldelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Baldelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baldelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baldelli in his tracks.
Corcoran darts in and clinches Baldelli up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Corcoran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldelli looks winded!
Corcoran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldelli needs to keep his hands up - Corcoran had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Baldelli throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baldelli misses with a looping left.
Corcoran is looking to clinch.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldelli.
Corcoran throws a nice head kick!
Corcoran throws a right and a left that Baldelli avoids nicely.
Corcoran scores with a jab.
Corcoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baldelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran works the jab nicely.
Corcoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baldelli staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Baldelli's head but Baldelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Baldelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baldelli under the eye.
Corcoran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baldelli counters with a solid body kick.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baldelli in his tracks.
Corcoran lands a jab.
Corcoran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baldelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Baldelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baldelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldelli.
Corcoran is struggling to control the position.
Baldelli blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Nice body punch from Baldelli - that landed with a thud.
Baldelli tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baldelli lands a nice uppercut.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Baldelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baldelli or not.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Baldelli misses with a body punch.
Corcoran is working Baldelli over against the cage.
Baldelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corcoran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corcoran throws a hook but Baldelli blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Corcoran throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corcoran. That's going to slow Baldelli down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baldelli. Baldelli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corcoran keeps Baldelli at a distance using the push kick.
Baldelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baldelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corcoran clobbers Baldelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran catches Baldelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Baldelli. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baldelli is looking to clinch.
Corcoran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Corcoran as he connects with a hook.
Baldelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Baldelli is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baldelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baldelli slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baldelli jabs at Corcoran's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baldelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corcoran. Corcoran obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baldelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Corcoran.
Corcoran with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.
Baldelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corcoran, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corcoran.
Corcoran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baldelli! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Corcoran is unloading with more strikes now! Baldelli drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuxiang Wu (ranked 699 p4p, 1042 weight class) and Quintus Dias (ranked 91 p4p, 139 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dias's choice of entrance music: Black Parade. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuxiang Wu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Dias has knocked Wu down with a huge combo! Dias steps away and waves a wobbly Wu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wu is rocked!
It looks like Yuxiang Wu has been cut.
Wu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Wu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wu seems to have got his legs back now.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Wu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias is just riding it out for now. Wu eventually gives up the hold.
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Wu has control of the leg.
Wu is pressing down on Dias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dias is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is defending against the submission attempts here by Wu.
Wu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wu seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wu is looking to advance position but Dias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu tries to reverse the position but Dias maintains control.
Dias wants to stand but Wu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dias looking to control but Wu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wu is desperately trying to improve his position but Dias has a good base and remains in mount.
Dias wants to control the pace but Wu is squirming around nicely.
Wu regains half guard.
Wu is trying to control but Dias passes into side control!
Wu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dead Disney World, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu can't do much from the bottom here.
Wu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Wu struggling a bit here.
Wu is looking for a sweep.
Wu is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
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.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dias tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wu slips under a jab.
Dias lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Wu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wu.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuxiang Wu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Wu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
A jab from Dias misses.
Yuxiang Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
Dias connects with a single shot there.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crack! Dias connects with the perfect overhand right and Wu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias is the new middleweight champion!
Quintus Dias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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