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C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 1352 p4p, 2131 weight class) and Nori Voluspa (ranked 174 p4p, 274 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by O Canada. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pierre.
Voluspa closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Voluspa controls the action.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Pierre won't allow it.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Voluspa avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.
Pierre misses with a body punch.
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pierre regains guard immediately.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa throws a strike but Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pierre wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Voluspa seems keen to control Pierre's posture.
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Voluspa wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Voluspa has an active guard here but Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Pierre's head to control him but Pierre postures up.
Voluspa wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa pushes Pierre off looking to stand but Pierre dives back in and keeps control.
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
Voluspa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre is looking for a counter combo.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierre's waist but Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Voluspa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voluspa throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Voluspa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Pierre throws a right and a left that Voluspa avoids nicely.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pierre leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Voluspa avoids it well.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voluspa slips under a jab from Pierre.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Pierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.
Voluspa dives in and grabs Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.
Voluspa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Voluspa's guard! Nice work there by Pierre!
Voluspa has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Pierre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pierre wants to stand up but Voluspa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa is trying to control but Pierre manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Voluspa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voluspa wants to control but Pierre is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Voluspa regains half guard.
Voluspa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa throws a strike from the bottom but Pierre passes into side control!
Pierre gets to mount! Voluspa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Pierre cracks Voluspa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Voluspa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Voluspa moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Voluspa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierre.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voluspa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Voluspa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Pierre is defending the strikes.
Voluspa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Voluspa's guard! Nice work there by Pierre!
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Voluspa won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Voluspa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voluspa scrambles back to his feet.
Pierre sizes up Voluspa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pierre lands a head shot.
Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Voluspa avoids them all with ease.
Voluspa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierre misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Voluspa looking for a takedown.
Voluspa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Voluspa lands shots from the back.
Voluspa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pierre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Voluspa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre trying to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in full control for now.
Voluspa throwing sloppy strikes.
Voluspa misses with punches from the back.
Pierre covering up well under a series of strikes from Voluspa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pierre! Can he survive? No! He's out! Voluspa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Voluspa!
A relieved looking Nori Voluspa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 1835 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 163 p4p, 150 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matijevic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grandis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matijevic thinking.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandis lands a jab to the nose.
Grandis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Matijevic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Matijevic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grandis throws a chopping leg kick but Matijevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matijevic checks a leg kick nicely.
Grandis throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Matijevic checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robert Grandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis darts in and clinches Matijevic up against the cage.
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis is pushing Matijevic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matijevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grandis pushes Matijevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Matijevic breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic blocks a low kick nicely.
Matijevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandis moves in looking to clinch but Matijevic pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Grandis.
Matijevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
Matijevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Grandis 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.
Grandis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandis lands with a cross.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Matijevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Matijevic tries to avoid it.
Matijevic dips to his left and cracks Grandis with an uppercut!
Grandis avoids the head kick by Matijevic.
Grandis moves out of range as Matijevic strikes.
Grandis drops his hands momentarily and Matijevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Matijevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matijevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Grandis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grandis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grandis throws a hook but Matijevic blocks it.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matijevic's sensitive parts.
That kick from Grandis tenderised Matijevic's leg. Matijevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Grandis.
Grandis moves out of range of the leg kick from Matijevic.
Matijevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Matijevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matijevic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grandis connects with a solid leg kick.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis wants to clinch up but Matijevic keeps it at a distance.
Matijevic is looking to counter punch.
Matijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matijevic.
Grandis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matijevic checks a leg kick.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matijevic's hands.
Matijevic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A leg kick checked by Grandis.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matijevic misses with a left hand
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Grandis does it's job there.
Grandis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grandis blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis moves out of range of the body kick from Matijevic.
Grandis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grandis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matijevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Grandis slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic throws an off balance right hand
and Grandis counters with a good low kick that Matijevic was not able to check.
Matijevic throws the kick towards the body but Grandis avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grandis. That's going to slow Matijevic down.
Grandis connects with an inside leg kick.
Grandis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matijevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Grandis, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Matijevic.
Matijevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grandis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Grandis.
Grandis lands an overhand right.
Matijevic swinging wildly here.
Grandis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matijevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Matijevic's legs.
Matijevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grandis with the inside leg kick.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matijevic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Matijevic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Matijevic.
Matijevic circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grandis drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Matijevic follows Grandis to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Matijevic!
An out of breath Roko Matijevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 1155 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 149 p4p, 197 weight class). Thor White 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from White misses.
White misses with a body shot.
White clobbers Kushnirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White takes one to the chin there.
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
White throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kushnirov.
Jab from White.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
White takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
White lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kushnirov as White shoots in.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White tries for a takedown but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov jabs at White's body.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov stuffs the takedown.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kushnirov is wriggling around but White manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is working for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kushnirov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
White is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to pass to mount but Kushnirov is defending the position.
White is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Kushnirov defends the submission attempt.
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kushnirov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kushnirov as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnirov is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kushnirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Kushnirov in his guard.
White is looking for a triangle but Kushnirov pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by White.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kushnirov tries to sprawl but White drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Kushnirov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kushnirov reverses the position - he's now on top in White's guard.
White 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.
Thor White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White has an active guard here but Kushnirov has managed to pass into half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Kushnirov has control of the leg.
Kushnirov tries to stand and escape but White is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov stands up and beckons White to join him on the feet.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but White takes it in his stride.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
White looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for White.
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!
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kushnirov pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
A cross from White lands.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
White misses the jab.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kushnirov pinned against the cage. Kushnirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kushnirov lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov throws a lazy head kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kushnirov tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White lands with a straight right. Kushnirov didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
White dives in and grabs Kushnirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes down on White's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Kushnirov, looking for a takedown. White pushes Kushnirov against the cage but Kushnirov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Kushnirov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Kushnirov lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White misses the shot to the body.
White dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a wild combination.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov misses with a combination
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnirov cracks White with an open hand slap.
White avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
White walks into a jab.
White throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kushnirov is keeping the position for now.
Kushnirov pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four 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!
Kushnirov throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White 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.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
Kushnirov feints a jab promting White to slip. Kushnirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. White slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kushnirov with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kushnirov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 712 p4p, 2055 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 67 p4p, 178 weight class). Alejandro Laguera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crush Bandicoot's chin.
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145
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36 - 29 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
Laguera missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Laguera.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Laguera blocks it.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laguera lands with a good body shot.
Laguera takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Laguera thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laguera feints a jab promting Bandicoot to slip. Laguera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bandicoot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laguera misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot sends Laguera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bandicoot is motioning to the referee to let Laguera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Laguera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a glancing blow to the side of Laguera's head.
Oh Laguera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laguera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandicoot. That did some damage!
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Laguera seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Laguera lands.
Laguera lands with a cross.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Laguera moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Laguera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laguera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
Laguera is looking to chop away at Bandicoot's legs.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera is looking to land body kicks.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguera.
Laguera walks into a left hand.
It looks like Alejandro Laguera has been cut.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Laguera.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Laguera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laguera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Jab, jab by Laguera - just one landing.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laguera.
An attempted straight right counter from Laguera misses the target.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laguera jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Laguera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laguera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandicoot has time to react.
Laguera tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Laguera catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Laguera does it's job there.
Bandicoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laguera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Laguera.
Bandicoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Laguera moves out of range.
Laguera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Laguera finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laguera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laguera connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Laguera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laguera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Laguera slips the punch.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguera scores with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Laguera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Laguera misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandicoot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laguera has got the better of the exchanges.
Laguera looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Laguera looks to land a combination. Bandicoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laguera throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Laguera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laguera throws a series of strikes that have Bandicoot backpedaling.
Laguera dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Laguera's cut.
That's time! Laguera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laguera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laguera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
Laguera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bandicoot blocks the low kick.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laguera lands a head shot.
Oooooh!!! Bandicoot has knocked Laguera down with a huge combo! Bandicoot steps away and waves a wobbly Laguera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Laguera.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laguera scores with a nice head shot.
Laguera misses with a looping left.
Laguera lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Laguera. Beautiful body shot.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laguera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands with an uppercut that bounces Laguera off the cage and back into range.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Laguera's shoulder, as Laguera tries to avoid the shot.
Laguera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the nose.
Laguera misses with the combination.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laguera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandicoot has time to react.
Laguera lands a head shot.
Laguera slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A little feinted left hand from Laguera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Laguera.
 Bandicoot is rocked!
Laguera lands with a kick to the temple. Bandicoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Laguera finish him?
Laguera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Bandicoot coming out on top.
Laguera drops Bandicoot with a beautiful combination! Bandicoot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Laguera is looking for the KO!
A head kick misses from Laguera.
Laguera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laguera connects with a superb combination that knocks Bandicoot out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Laguera before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bandicoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alejandro Laguera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jane Malley (ranked 754 p4p, 410 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 105 p4p, 63 weight class). Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano . The crowd seem to be enjoying Kersikov's choice of entrance music: Re-Style - I'm Alive. Sergej Kersikov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malley looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Malley's shoulder, as Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Malley throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Malley throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malley throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malley swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Malley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Malley misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Malley 's knee.
Malley 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Malley misses its intended target.
Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Malley is avoiding it.
Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Malley lands.
Malley tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Malley drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malley is rocked!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Malley.
Kersikov defending well as Malley loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malley with a body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Malley loads up on a big left hand.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malley digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Malley swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malley.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sergej Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Malley misses.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malley lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Malley throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malley.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Malley ducks under and follows up with a left that Malley also avoids with ease.
Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malley moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Malley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Malley.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Malley.
Malley lands a head shot.
Malley throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Malley with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Malley. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Malley throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Malley lands a body shot.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Malley thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malley throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
A shot to the liver by Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Malley does it's job there.
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!
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Malley.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malley.
Malley jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
Malley scores with a head kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Malley scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malley.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malley.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malley throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malley.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Malley working aggressively here.
Kersikov pushes Malley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malley lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Malley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Malley is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling him.
Malley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malley jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malley throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley with a hook.
Malley lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Oh Malley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malley seems to have got his legs back now.
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malley thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Malley sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Malley avoids it this time.
Malley connects with a high kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Malley was well out of range.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Malley shakes him off and moves away.
and Kersikov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Malley! He's just covering up as Kersikov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Sergej Kersikov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 574 p4p, 752 weight class) and Rex Gunn (ranked 39 p4p, 53 weight class). Gunn has chosen Miami as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn 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.
Gunn pushes Xiaodong up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Xiaodong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Gunn avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunn.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Gunn lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Gunn.
A short right from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn is leaning against Xiaodong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiaodong is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiaodong is retaining full guard.
Xiaodong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Xiaodong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xiaodong manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Xiaodong's guard.
Xiaodong looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiaodong, not yet.
Gunn trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Gunn passes Xiaodong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xiaodong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunn is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a kimura here.
Xiaodong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Xiaodong is looking to improve his position.
Xiaodong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Xiaodong is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xiaodong tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg.
Xiaodong is working hard here to advance position.
Xiaodong trying to control but Gunn postures up.
Xiaodong won't allow Gunn to pass to mount.
Xiaodong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunn advances to half guard.
Gunn wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping him busy.
Xiaodong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
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 Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunn moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn misses with a body punch
and Xiaodong counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunn toppling to the canvas! Gunn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Xiaodong finish him?!
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn rushes Xiaodong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Xiaodong works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Gunn.
Gunn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Gunn pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
The referee calls for Gunn to work.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Xiaodong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn stalling in the clinch but Xiaodong improves position.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xiaodong down to the mat. Xiaodong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunn tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves away
and Xiaodong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiaodong enables Gunn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiaodong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiaodong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiaodong is adopting a defensive guard.
Xiaodong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiaodong is keeping the position for now.
Gunn passes Xiaodong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Xiaodong is defending well.
Xiaodong is trying to maintain the position but Gunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiaodong is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
Gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xiaodong trying to hold on to Gunn's head to control him but Gunn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunn is looking to advance position but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Xiaodong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunn is thwarting Xiaodong's attempts to control the position.
Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xiaodong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xiaodong keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiaodong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiaodong has escaped and now he's on top!
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 Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Gunn slips under a jab from Xiaodong.
Gunn throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong scores with a jab.
Xiaodong tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li Xiaodong is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiaodong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunn rushes Xiaodong and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn can't get the takedown.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xiaodong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Gunn.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Xiaodong stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xiaodong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xiaodong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rex Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiaodong rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong lands with a cross.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiaodong finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiaodong counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Xiaodong pushes him off.
Xiaodong lands a big head kick that sends Gunn to the canvas! Xiaodong follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Xiaodong!
An out of breath Li Xiaodong 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan St. Gough (ranked 923 p4p, 518 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 143 p4p, 80 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tribute's choice of entrance music: tank abbot tribute. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tribute appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Gough tries to clinch up
and Tribute counters with a body kick that stops St. Gough in his tracks momentarily.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute misses with a few strikes there.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Gough is out of range and Tribute settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from St. Gough misses its target.
St. Gough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribute is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
St. Gough digs a right hand into Tribute's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tribute's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute lands a right hand.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Tribute.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough throws a lazy uppercut
and Tribute counters with a good low kick that St. Gough was not able to check.
St. Gough darts in and clinches Tribute up against the cage.
Tribute tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Gough.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
Tribute tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute working aggressively here.
Tribute is leaning against St. Gough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Gough.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Tribute is leaning against St. Gough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tribute as St. Gough tries to tie him up.
St. Gough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tribute blocking some punches.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Gough.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tribute.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from St. Gough - that landed with a thud.
St. Gough tries to stall but Tribute uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
St. Gough looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute cracks St. Gough with a nice body shot.
Tribute pushes St. Gough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Tribute keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from St. Gough misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Gough tries to clinch
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Gough's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Gough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Gough is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Gough. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tribute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - St. Gough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Gough throws a series of strikes that have Tribute backpedaling.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute counters with a leg kick.
St. Gough staying out of range there.
St. Gough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tributes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as St. Gough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tribute doesn't seem phased though.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Tribute working aggressively here.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
St. Gough is trying to break free.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough is trying to stall.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute digs a right hand into St. Gough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St. Gough's gas tank.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tribute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from St. Gough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
Tribute working aggressively here.
St. Gough just leaning against Tribute, taking a breather.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tribute or not.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute works on St. Gough's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Gough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St. Gough throws a right hand that misses
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough takes a shot to the head.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute gets through St. Gough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from St. Gough.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Tribute blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
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 Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St. Gough looks to clinch
and Tribute counters with a body kick.
St. Gough looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Good exchange - St. Gough coming out on top.
St. Gough lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St. Gough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough misses with a left hand
and Tribute makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Gough is rocked!
Tribute steps in with a hook that catches St. Gough right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tribute follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! St. Gough looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Our winner, Tank Tribute, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Marciano (ranked 62 p4p, 89 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mikey Marciano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikey Marciano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Marciano has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano delivers a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a left hand.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Marciano's leg but Marciano calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
A jab from Marciano misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
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 Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Marciano misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Man scores with a jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Man is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano has time to react.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Marciano is wise to it.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marciano is able to avoid easily.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Man counters with a solid body kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Marciano throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Marciano.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Marciano misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Marciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 10 p4p, 177 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 1 p4p, 13 weight class). Six Nine has chosen KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
Albatross scores with a jab.
Six Nine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice leg kick.
Six Nine misses with a low kick as Albatross jumps back.
Six Nine darts in and clinches Albatross up against the cage.
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Six Nine 's head.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Six Nine off balance momentarily.
Albatross misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Albatross backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Six Nine scores with a jab.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Six Nine off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Six Nine 's knee momentarily.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Six Nine moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six Nine ! But no joy.
Albatross tries to work over Six Nine 's front leg with a kick but Six Nine checks it.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Albatross. That snapped Six Nine 's head back.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine lands a head kick!
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Six Nine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Six Nine misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with the combination.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Six Nine moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
As Six Nine backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Six Nine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albatross misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Six Nine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Albatross.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Six Nine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Albatross misses.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six Nine swinging wildly here.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albatross thuds his shin into the meat of Six Nine 's side.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six Nine throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Six Nine 's legs.
Six Nine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Six Nine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albatross on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Albatross avoids it.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Six Nine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Six Nine throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross motions for Six Nine to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Six Nine 's body.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Six Nine can do to turn this around?
Albatross lands with a nice body punch.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine moved away.
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six Nine on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine tries to land a front kick but Albatross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine unleashes a big counter combination but Albatross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Six Nine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Six Nine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Six Nine slips the punch.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six Nine throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Albatross scores with the left hand. Six Nine knows he should have avoided that one.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine tries to land a body kick
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross is looking to slow Six Nine down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross thumps Six Nine with a low kick.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Six Nine 's front leg but catches the back leg as Six Nine tries to avoid it.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Albatross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Six Nine under the eye.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a right hand to the body.
Six Nine checks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Six Nine 's knee but Six Nine avoids it well.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Nice body kick from Albatross.
Albatross punishes Six Nine 's body with a nice straight punch.
Six Nine 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Six Nine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Six Nine 's belly button to the back.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Six Nine is looking to land body kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Six Nine . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Six Nine .
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Six Nine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Six Nine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Six Nine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Six Nine tries to land a body kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Albatross checks a low kick from Six Nine .
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six Nine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Six Nine misses with a body punch
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six Nine .
Albatross misses with a hook.
Six Nine throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine slips a jab from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Albatross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Six Nine is able to avoid easily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross throws a good cross that connects.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine feints a counter leg kick.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six Nine checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Six Nine misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross slips under a jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Six Nine jumps back.
Albatross throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Albatross.
Six Nine lands a jab to the head.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six Nine checks it well.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six Nine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Six Nine defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Six Nine swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross slips a jab from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Albatross misses
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Six Nine lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Albatross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Six Nine only half commits.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine is looking to land body kicks.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a thumping low kick.
Six Nine throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine checks a low kick from Albatross.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Six Nine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Six Nine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross scores with a jab. Six Nine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Six Nine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross blocks a head kick by Six Nine .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a left to the body.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Six Nine blocks the leg kick.
Albatross scores with a jab. Six Nine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Six Nine 's leg. Six Nine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Albatross tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Six Nine .
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine counters with an inside leg kick.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Albatross 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.
Six Nine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Six Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Six Nine tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a leg kick that misses.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross slips under a jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Six Nine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine misses with a kick to the body.
Albatross scores with a jab.
Six Nine throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Jab from Six Nine .
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Albatross was not able to check.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Six Nine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross misses with the body kick
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Six Nine moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Six Nine takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tekashi Six Nine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine .
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters with a low kick, right behind Albatross 's knee.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Albatross is able to avoid easily.
Six Nine throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Six Nine is looking to clinch.
Six Nine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Six Nine
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Six Nine takes one to the chin there.
Albatross lands a slapping body shot.
Six Nine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Six Nine 's belly button to the back.
Six Nine takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six Nine scores with a nice right hand.
Six Nine swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Six Nine tries to land a front kick but Albatross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Six Nine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross lands a nice looking body shot.
Six Nine swinging wildly here.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Six Nine 's front leg but catches the back leg as Six Nine tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albatross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 7 p4p, 68 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Cornelius Myers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut.
Vaiduoklis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Vaiduoklis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers 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.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
As Myers backs away, Vaiduoklis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Myers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vaiduoklis wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Myers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vaiduoklis blocks it well.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis motions for Myers to come forward. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Myers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers slips a straight right by Vaiduoklis.
Myers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaiduoklis clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaiduoklis connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Myers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vaiduoklis misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis misses
and Myers counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Vaiduoklis! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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