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C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 954 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 109 p4p, 173 weight class). Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 11 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Ho Soon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho Soon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Soon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Soon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar Chavez's side.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Soon with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ho Soon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Ho Soon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Ho Soon tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Soon.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Ho Soon's head but Ho Soon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Soon. Ho Soon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Soon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho Soon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Ho Soon against the cage.
Ho Soon scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Soon fails to land.
Ho Soon throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Soon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho Soon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ho Soon if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Ho Soon slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Soon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Ho Soon down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Ho Soon's leg. Ho Soon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Soon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho Soon. That snapped Escobar Chavez's head back.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon throws a wild body kick that Escobar Chavez sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez thinks about the counter body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Ho Soon's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Escobar Chavez's body.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Ho Soon misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Ho Soon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Soon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters by clinching up.
Ho Soon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Ho Soon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez shapes to counter with a head kick.
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 Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Soon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Ho Soon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Ho Soon's knee but Ho Soon avoids it well.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Ho Soon blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Ho Soon scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Soon moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Ho Soon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Ho Soon didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar Chavez!
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
A cross from Ho Soon lands.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Ho Soon with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar Chavez avoided it.
Ho Soon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ho Soons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Soon misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chu Ho Soon.
I think Ho Soon 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
After the fight, Chu Ho Soon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 739 p4p, 591 weight class) and Hratch Tzien (ranked 84 p4p, 58 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha blaring out of the sound system. Tzien has chosen R*ck It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pablo Noriega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tzien.
Tzien sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Tzien has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Tzien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tzien has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Tzien.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien has a takedown stuffed.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tzien.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tzien has managed to clinch.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noriega tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tzien is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Tzien tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tzien lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tzien is able to avoid easily.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tzien lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzien trying to land knees to the body.
Tzien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tzien goes for a takedown attempt but Noriega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Tzien scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tzien blocks the low kick.
Tzien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noriega wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a nice leg kick.
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tzien.
Tzien pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Tzien shrugs off.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hratch Tzien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tzien if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Hratch Tzien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Tzien pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Noriega pushes Tzien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien blocks an elbow strike from Noriega.
Tzien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Tzien misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tzien slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Tzien lands a body shot.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Tzien digs a right hand underneath Noriega's ribcage. Noriega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzien.
Tzien is working Noriega over against the cage.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega is trying to break free.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzien lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien pulls guard effortlessly.
Tzien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzien looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noriega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noriega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noriega slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien wants to sweep here but Noriega controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tzien is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Tzien is keeping the position.
Tzien controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega checks a low kick from Tzien.
Tzien with a nice cross.
Tzien shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega slips under a jab from Tzien.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Tzien lands a jab to the nose.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Tzien. Tzien maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hratch Tzien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega is looking to slow Tzien down with leg kicks.
Tzien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick.
Tzien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noriega's half guard.
Tzien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tzien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tzien is working for a submission of some sort.
Tzien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noriega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien is working for an americana but Noriega has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tzien was thinking about the submission.
Tzien trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzien, into his guard.
Tzien working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
Noriega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looking to pass the guard.
Tzien looking for subs off his back but Noriega has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tzien actively working from the bottom here.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzien looking for submissions off his back.
Tzien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Noriega manages to pass to mount!
Tzien working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
I think Tzien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien 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.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 688 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 87 p4p, 148 weight class). Al Jhit has chosen The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hlervu jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hlervu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hlervu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Jhit staying out of range there.
Hlervu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Jhit moves away.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Jhit throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Jhit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A clash of legs there as Al Jhit blocks the low kick.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Jhit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Jhit thuds his right hand into Hlervu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Jhit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlervu did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control.
Hlervu trying to control here.
Hlervu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Al Jhit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit prevents Hlervu from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit working Hlervu over with strikes here.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Al Jhit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hlervu tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit working for a submission but Hlervu is keeping him at bay.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Hlervu 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control!
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.
Hlervu is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him!
Hlervu tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Jhit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Al Jhit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHlervu.
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Jhit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Al Jhit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a chopping leg kick but Al Jhit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Al Jhit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Al Jhit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a swing at Al Jhit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Jhit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Jhit.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Jhit avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Al Jhit slips under a jab.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Al Jhit moves out of range easily.
Al Jhit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Al Jhit checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Al Jhit defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Jhit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Al Jhit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Hlervu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Al Jhit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl out of it but Al Jhit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hlervu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Jhit misses the jab.
Al Jhit looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Al Jhit cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Al Jhit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Al Jhit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit needs to keep his hands up - Hlervu had a free shot at his head there.
Al Jhit misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Jhit thinking.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu scores with a kick to the body.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Al Jhit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Al Jhit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Al Jhit looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Jhit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Jhit is in Hlervu's guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu wants to stand and escape but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu is looking to stand back up but Al Jhit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hlervu scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Jhit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Al Jhit tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hlervu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Jhit is out of range.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Al Jhit moves his leg out of the way.
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Jhit lands with a good body shot.
Al Jhit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Jhit in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Al Jhit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
As Al Jhit backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Jhit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Al Jhit misses.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu thuds his shin into the meat of Al Jhit's side.
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu moves forwards but Al Jhit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Jhit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Hlervu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit has his takedown stuffed
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Hlervu connects with the punch.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Al Jhit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Jhit misses with a straight left.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow Al Jhit down.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Al Jhit misses.
Al Jhit throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Al Jhit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Al Jhit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Jhit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hlervu on the side of the head.
Al Jhit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Braynas Hlervu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Jhit takes a step back to recover.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Al Jhit checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Crunch! Hlervu slams his shin into Al Jhit's torso.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Jhit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Jhit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlervu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Jhit is just out of range.
Al Jhit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlervu wants to clinch.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Jhit's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Jhit.
Hlervu swings for the body but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Jhit throws out the jab.
Hlervu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hlervu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Al Jhit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit gets a double leg takedown into Hlervu's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu trying to control the position.
Hlervu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit 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 Hlervu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Jhit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 704 p4p, 680 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 90 p4p, 86 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White Jr blocking some punches.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Terrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White Jr regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Terrell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Terrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrell has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
Terrell trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrell postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Terrell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to White Jr's body to avoid the submission. White Jr has instead reached around Terrell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! White Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 733 p4p, 543 weight class) and Solomon Cook (ranked 83 p4p, 65 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orochi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RISE - I Prevail. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Cook!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Orochi tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi with a nice calf kick.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Orochi ducks down to avoid it.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi misses with a kick to the body.
Cook 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.
Orochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orochi stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Orochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Orochi there.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Cook moves his leg out of the way.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Cook throws a front kick that sends Orochi stumbling back into the cage.
Cook throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Cook thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as Cook blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi misses the jab.
Orochi takes one on the button.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orochi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cook finds it's way round the side to connect with Orochi's head.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Orochi ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Cook coming out on top.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cook connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Orochi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cook misses
and Orochi counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Orochi lands a high kick!
Orochi jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
Cook throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook feints and then cracks Orochi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orochi down.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
It looked like Orochi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Orochi scores with a head kick.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Orochi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Orochi.
Cook clobbers Orochi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orochi catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands a nice looking body shot.
Orochi wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi lands the left hand.
Orochi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook forces Orochi back against the cage and clinches.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook lands a left hand.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Orochi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cook connects with the punch.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook throws out a counter right but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
Cook misses the jab.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Orochi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orochi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orochi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orochi scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orochi defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Doppo Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orochi. Cook shrugs it off though.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Orochi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orochi throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
Orochi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orochi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orochi misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Cook - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Orochi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cook takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Cook misses.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Orochi.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orochi's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orochi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orochi.
That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
Nice shot lands for Orochi.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
Orochi lands a nice shot to the body.
Orochi lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orochi.
Orochi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
It looked like Orochi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Cook throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orochi.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Cook.
Orochi thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
Nice shot lands for Cook.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Orochi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Orochi throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook slips under a jab.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook with a nice calf kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Orochi there.
Cook misses with the body kick
and Orochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Orochi throws a low kick but Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Cook lands an overhand right.
Orochi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook throws out a counter right but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orochi throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Cook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Orochi.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
Orochi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Orochi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cook blocks a leg kick.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook thows a body kick. Orochi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orochi defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
You can see that Cook has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Orochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Cook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook prevents a body shot from Orochi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
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!
Cook gets through Orochi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orochi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook lands a body punch.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solomon Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orochi.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Orochi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Orochi - that landed with a thud.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.
Orochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Orochi counters with a right hand to the body.
Cook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook cracks Orochi with an open hand slap.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Cook.
Orochi wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi lands an overhand right.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orochi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook avoids the body shot from Orochi.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Orochi jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orochi.
Cook tried to score with a low kick but Orochi checks it.
Cook connects with a crisp jab.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Cook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi slips a jab from Cook.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Cook.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doppo Orochi!
After winning the bout, Doppo Orochi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 214 p4p, 429 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 24 p4p, 49 weight class). Balagot Liu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu throws a hook but Jacquard avoids it easily.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu 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.
Jacquard misses with a two punch combination.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacquard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Liu cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Jacquard 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.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Jacquard doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu slips under a jab.
A big right from Liu misses.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacquard tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacquard moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Liu throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Liu backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacquard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacquard closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu blocks a jab.
Jacquard takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJacquard.
Liu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacquard connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Jacquard shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Jacquard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacquard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard connects with a body shot.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacquard connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Liu cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Liu misses.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Jacquard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard misses with a takedown attempt - Liu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu misses with the combination.
Jacquard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu connects with a right hand. Jacquard shakes it off.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Jacquard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacquard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu misses with a hook. Jacquard ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Jacquard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacquard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu dominated that round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacquard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a jab from Liu.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacquard on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacquard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Jacquard persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Jacquard backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Jacquard backpedaling.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacquard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Jacquard is controlling him.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A combination from Jacquard does no damage.
Jacquard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacquard on the side of the head.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Jacquard has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Liu throws a series of punches but Jacquard avoids them all with ease.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard cracks Liu with a good jab.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.
Jacquard throws a sloppy body shot
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard wants to clinch.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacquard defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu looks to land a combination. Jacquard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacquard punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacquard's hands.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Jacquard's ribs.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu avoids the head kick by Jacquard.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Liu blocks it well.
Jacquard shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Jacquard.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Liu defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands a jab.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Jacquard thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquard can do to turn this around?
Liu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacquard.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Liu lands the left hand.
Jacquard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacquard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacquard.
Jacquard has managed to clinch.
Jacquard breaks from the clinch.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacquard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jacquard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu catches Jacquard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLiu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacquard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Jacquard.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Jacquard's head back.
Jacquard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacquard connects with a high kick.
Jacquard throws a head kick that Liu semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Jacquard's ribs.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacquard lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Jacquard closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Jacquard.
Liu avoids the head kick by Jacquard.
Jacquard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacquard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liu is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks.
Jacquard instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacquard throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacquard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Jacquard. Those never looked like landing.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Jacquard lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a right and a left that Jacquard avoids nicely.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard walks into a jab.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Liu blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacquard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Liu blocks an elbow strike from Jacquard.
Remy Jacquard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu blocking some punches.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Jacquard lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu blocks an elbow strike from Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Jacquard.
I think Liu 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
After winning the bout, Balagot Liu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinu (ranked 520 p4p, 504 weight class) and Yka Sonni (ranked 85 p4p, 84 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 41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Sonni scores with a jab to the body.
Dinu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Dinu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Dinu looks to land a combination. Sonni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sonni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinu.
Dinu blocks the body kick.
Dinu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sonni misses with a leg kick
and Dinu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinu misses with a wild body shot.
Dinu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dinu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonni checks it well.
Dinu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dinu tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Ryan Dinu has been cut.
Dinu connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinu. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni dips to his left and cracks Dinu with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Sonni blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sonni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinu misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinu defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Dinu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sonni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinu gets through Sonni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonni stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonni.
Sonni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinu.
Sonni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Dinu.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu blocking some punches.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
Sonni lands a right hand.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A short right from Dinu.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries a body shot but Dinu blocks it.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dinu.
Dinu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Dinu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dinu scores with a shot to the side of Sonni's head.
Dinu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dinu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sonni can turn it around.
Dinu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinu working aggressively here.
Dinu scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonni looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Dinu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonni ducks right into an uppercut from Dinu.
Sonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinu scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dinu.
Dinu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinu thuds a left hand into Sonni's body.
Dinu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonni.
Sonni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinu should have avoided that one.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Dinu moved out of range nicely.
Dinu misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinu.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Dinu moves away and avoids it.
Dinu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonni on the side of the head.
Dinu scores with a punch to the head.
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 Ryan Dinu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinu stuns Sonni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni scores with a nice strike.
Dinu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan Dinu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinu digs a good body shot into Sonni's ribs.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinu moves away.
A nice leg kick from Dinu, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinu lands a nice hook to Sonni's body. Sonni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinu lands with a good body shot.
Dinu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dinu. Beautiful body shot.
Sonni lands the left hand.
Dinu misses the shot to the body.
Dinu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Dinu.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Dinu misses with a looping left.
Sonni is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dinu checks the leg kick.
Dinu catches Sonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonni lands a right hook to the body.
Sonni throws a right hand that misses
and Dinu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni misses with a hook to the body
and Dinu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sonni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a low kick as Dinu jumps back.
Sonni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinu on the side of the head.
Dinu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonni.
Sonni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Dinu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Dinu scores with a four punch combination!
Sonni dives in and grabs Dinu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinu pushes down on Sonni's head and hops out.
Sonni with a hook.
Dinu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinu.
Sonni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinu misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinu throws a chopping leg kick but Sonni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Sonni throws a low kick but Dinu moves out of range easily.
Sonni's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dinu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinu tried to score with a low kick but Sonni checks it.
Dinu stuns Sonni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinu with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonni. That snapped Dinu's head back.
Sonni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dinu moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Dinu jabs Sonni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinu. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonni lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonni lands with an overhand left.
Sonni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dinu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonni.
Sonni throws a low kick but Dinu moves out of range easily.
Dinu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws a leg kick
and Dinu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinu catches Sonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinu lands a right hook to the body.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonni takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Dinu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dinu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonni scores with a one two! Dinu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Dinu is rocked!
Sonni thuds a left hand into Dinu's body.
Dinu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinu.
Sonni throws out a counter right but Dinu avoids it with no problem.
Dinu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Dinu off balance momentarily.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinu moves away.
Sonni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sonni takes one on the button.
Dinu with a nice calf kick.
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!
Dinu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinu throws a low kick but Sonni avoids it.
Dinu slips under a jab.
Dinu lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinu.
Dinu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Dinu.
Sonni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Dinu there.
Dinu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinu.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Dinu.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinu misses with a body shot.
Sonni jabs Dinu right on the nose. Dinu blinks but takes it well.
Dinu ducks right into an uppercut from Sonni.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonni. That snapped Dinu's head back.
Oh Dinu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Dinu.
Dinu seems to have got his legs back now.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Dinu scores with a punch to the head.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonni scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni has closed the distance and engaged Dinu in a clinch.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Sonni gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Dinu lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinu tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Sonni slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yka Sonni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinu tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Dinu cracks Sonni with a nice body shot.
Dinu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dinu.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Dinu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonni gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonni controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Sonni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a left to the head.
Sonni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Dinu's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinu tries to avoid it.
Dinu connects with a leg kick.
Sonni tries a low kick but Dinu avoids it.
Dinu moves out of range of the body kick from Sonni.
Dinu lands a jab to the head.
Sonni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinu lands with a straight right. Sonni didn't see that one coming.
Dinu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan Dinu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sonni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yka Sonni.
I think Dinu 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Dinu!
An out of breath Ryan Dinu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 334 p4p, 620 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 48 p4p, 103 weight class). Bobblehead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Bobby Bobblehead 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.
Bobblehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada has Bobblehead pulled in close to control his posture.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada looking to control.
Bobblehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanada seems keen to control Bobblehead's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobblehead postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Bobblehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada is trying to keep Bobblehead in close.
Sanada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanada keeping full guard, as Bobblehead tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead working some strikes from top position.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobblehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada seems keen to control Bobblehead's posture.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bobblehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Bobblehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanada controlling Bobblehead's posture.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead being controlled here momentarily.
Bobblehead landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bobblehead slips under a jab.
Bobblehead connects with a looping right hand.
Bobblehead slips a straight right by Sanada.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Bobblehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Bobblehead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobbleheads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a solid body kick.
Sanada is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Bobblehead.
Sanada cracks Bobblehead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobblehead stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Bobblehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Bobblehead counter with a right hand.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobblehead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada.
Bobblehead bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanada! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Sanada is rocked!
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada is still in real trouble! Can Bobblehead finish him?
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanada trying to control the position.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobblehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bobblehead cracks Sanada with a solid left hand.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Bobblehead won't allow Sanada to get back to his feet.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bobblehead can't handle though.
Bobblehead is in close to Sanada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanada holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Bobblehead postures up.
Bobblehead postures up and lands a big shot to Sanada's brow.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead 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!
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bobblehead and Sanada goes tumbling to the canvas! Bobblehead follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada moves into full guard.
Bobblehead cracks Sanada with a solid left hand.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Sanada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobblehead postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bobblehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanada is retaining full guard.
Bobblehead is in close to Sanada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bobblehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanada is trying to keep Bobblehead in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead prevents Sanada from getting back to his feet.
Bobby Bobblehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanada is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanada has his hands on Bobblehead's head, controlling the position.
Bobblehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobblehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanada pulls Bobblehead in close to prevent any damage.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Bobblehead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bobblehead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Sanada misses the jab.
Bobblehead batters Sanada with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sanada is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bobblehead lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sanada to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bobblehead is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 581 p4p, 337 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 68 p4p, 48 weight class). Von Ver Huevan comes to the cage accompanied by Call to Arms. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overflow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
Overflow moves out of range of the strikes.
Overflow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Von Ver Huevan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a looping right hand.
Von Ver Huevan throws a right and a left that Overflow avoids nicely.
Overflow 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 Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook. Overflow ducked under it nicely.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Overflow's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Overflow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Overflow as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Von Ver Huevan - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Overflow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan throws an off balance right hand
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a combination
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot.
Overflow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan misses the shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice right hand.
Overflow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Ver Huevan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overflow circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Ver Huevan lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan connects with the punch.
Overflow with a hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a loose jab but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Overflow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Ver Huevan finds it's way round the side to connect with Overflow's head.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a shot to the body
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ver Huevan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overflow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overflow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Overflow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ver Huevan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Overflow just misses with a punch to the body.
Overflow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overflow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ver Huevan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut is getting worse.
Overflow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ver Huevan. Overflow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overflow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Von Ver Huevan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch there but Overflow circles away.
Von Ver Huevan throws a combination that misses
and Overflow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan throws a right hand that misses
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot.
Overflow lands a nice hook to Von Ver Huevan's body. Von Ver Huevan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overflow cracks Von Ver Huevan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Von Ver Huevan falls to his knees and Overflow doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow!
A less than humble Massive Overflow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 306 p4p, 487 weight class) and Stan Shamrock (ranked 13 p4p, 11 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shamrock sizes up Maestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Maestre.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maestre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Maestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre cracks Shamrock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shamrock to stand back up!
Shamrock is rocked!
That has opened up Stan Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Maestre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Maestre.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shamrock glances at the clock... BAM! Maestre nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shamrock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shamrock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A very excited looking Luis Maestre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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